IRCC New Eligibility Requirements for Open Work Permit for Spouse or Partner of International Students
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has provided further details of the new eligibility requirements, effective March 19, 2024, for a spouse or common-law
Read More »New Appointments System for Schengen Visa Applications in Turkey for German Diplomatic Missions
Effective March 18, 2024, a new appointments system is implemented for short-stay Schengen visa applications at all German diplomatic missions in Turkey. The appointment
Read More »UK Sponsorship Management System Offline, April 2 – 4
In an update to Part 2 of its guidance for sponsors of foreign workers, the UK government has noted that the sponsorship management system (SMS) will be unavailable from
Read More »European Parliament Endorses New Single Permit Rules
On March 13, 2024, the European Parliament adopted an update to the single permit directive (2011/98/EU), which provides combined work and residence permits for third-country
Read More »Denmark Extends Residence Permits Under Ukraine-Special Act
The Danish Immigration Service has now extended the residence permits which were granted under the Ukraine-Special Act. The validity has been extended until March 17, 2025.
Read More »Denmark Publishes Updated Income Statistics Applicable from April 1, 2024
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) uses income statistics made by the Confederation of Danish Employers (DA) in the case processing of
Read More »Australia New Genuine Student Requirements
Effective March 23, 2024, the Genuine Student (GS) requirement replaces the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement for Student visas. This change was announced as part
Read More »Australia Issues New English Language Requirements
The Australian Government has made changes to English Language Requirements for Student and Temporary Graduate visas. This change was announced as part of the Australian
Read More »USCIS to Reopen International Field Office in Tegucigalpa, Honduras
On April 2, 2024, USCIS will reopen an international field office in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, within the U.S. embassy. USCIS is expanding its international presence in
Read More »USCIS Updates Policy Manual Regarding Expedite Requests
USCIS announced on March 21, that the agency is updating guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify how it considers expedite requests related to government interests and
Read More »Washington’s Cherry Trees: Cultural Exchange
In this Women’s History Month episode of the Immigration Nerds podcast, we explore how immigration is not just about the movement of people, but also about the
Read More »USCIS Extends H-1B Cap Registration Window
USCIS has extended the initial registration period for the fiscal year (FY) 2025 H-1B cap. The initial registration period, which opened at noon Eastern on March 6, 2024, and
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