USCIS Updates Policy Manual Guidance on O-1 Nonimmigrants of Extraordinary Ability
On Jan. 8, 2025, USCIS issued guidance in the Policy Manual, Vol. 2, Part M, to clarify how USCIS evaluates evidence to determine eligibility for O-1 nonimmigrant visas for
Read More »Denmark Issues New Rates for Au Pairs
For new Danish au pair applications submitted after January 1, 2025, new rates for monthly allowance and for the amount to help finance Danish language classes will
Read More »Malaysia Enhances the Implementation of Initial Approval for Hiring Foreign Workers
Malaysia’s Expatriate Services Division (ESD) has announced that the Department of Labour Peninsular Malaysia (JTKSM) has enhanced the implementation of the initial
Read More »China and Solomon Islands Visa Exemption Takes Effect
An agreement between China and the Solomon Islands on the mutual exemption of visas took effect on December 28, 2024. According to the agreement, citizens holding a valid
Read More »Canada to Not Process New Permanent Resident Applicants by Parents or Grandparent of a Sponsor in 2025
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that, as of January 1, 2025, no new permanent resident visa applications made by parents or grandparents of
Read More »Canada to Cap Agri-Food Pilot
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that it is now capping the intake for permanent residence applications under the Agri-Food Pilot at 1,010
Read More »Taiwan to Require Proof of Polio Vaccination for Certain Visa Applicants
In accordance with World Health Organization recommendations, applicants for Taiwan visas who have resided in or visited countries or regions at high risk for polio
Read More »Netherlands to Offer Digital Application for Recognition as a Sponsor in 2025
The Netherlands Immigration and Naturalisation Service will introduce digital submissions for applications for recognition as a sponsor for labour in the first quarter of
Read More »Finland Introduces New Minimum Income Limit for the Residence Permit for an Employed Person
Finland’s minimum income limit for a residence permit for an employed person increased as of January 1, 2025 because of amendments to legislation. Key Details A foreign
Read More »Australia Changes Onshore Student Visa Applications
From January 1, 2025, Australia’s Department of Home Affairs will no longer accept Letters of Offers from individuals applying in Australia for a Student visa. What
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