Poland Extends Right to Stay for Ukrainians
The Polish government’s amendment to the Act on Assistance to the Citizens of Ukraine related to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine is waiting for the President’s
Read More »USCIS Policy Manual Guidance for Certain Naturalized U.S. Citizens
USCIS is issuing guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual that interprets that the confidentiality protections under 8 U.S.C. 1367 end at naturalization, which will allow
Read More »Australia Announces New Restrictions for Transferring to a Student Visa
From July 1, 2024, Temporary Graduate, Visitor and Maritime Crew visa holders will be unable to apply for a Student visa while in Australia. In addition to existing visas
Read More »Australian Working Holiday Visa for UK Passport Holders
From July 1, 2024, UK passport holders can be granted up to three separate Working Holiday visas without having to meet any specified work requirements. Key Information These
Read More »EU Council Welcomes Proposal to Extend Temporary Protection
In a statement on June 13, 2024, the EU Council welcomed the proposal to extend the temporary protection for the more than 4 million Ukrainians fleeing from Russia’s war of
Read More »USCIS Updates Policy Manual Regarding Hague Adoption Convention Process
On June 14, 2024, USCIS updated the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify how prospective adoptive parents (PAPs) can adopt a child through the Hague Adoption Convention process.
Read More »Changes to Registration of Residence in Cork & Limerick
From July 8, 2024, responsibility for first time registrations and renewals of Irish immigration residence permission for non-EU/EEA/UK/Swiss nationals residing in counties
Read More »China to Include Australia & New Zealand in Visa Waiver Program
On June 17, Chinese Premier Li Qiang announced that the government would include Australia and New Zealand in in the country’s visa waiver program. This will allow
Read More »Israel Work Permit Updates
Following Israel’s announcement of the launch of the ETA-IL system, experts coming to work in Israel under a B-1 Work Permit-Up to 90 days Expedited Process, will have
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