September 25, 2024
USCIS Updates Policy Guidance for the “Sought to Acquire” Requirement Under the Child Status Protection Act
On September 25, USCIS issued guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify how to calculate the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) age for a noncitizen who demonstrates
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US Smart Traveler Enrollment Program Re-Enrollment
On September 16, 2024, the Department of State launched a new version of the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). Travelers should re-enroll in the new system at
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US State Department and Homeland Security Designate Qatar into the Visa Waiver Program
On September 24, 2024, the secretaries of the Department of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, and the State Department, Antony Blinken, designated the State of Qatar for
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Japan Introduces Changes to the International Trainee Program
According to reports, Japan’s Immigration Services Agency will introduce new rules starting in October 2024 that will make it easier for international trainees to
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