USCIS Issues New Guidance on Disclosure of Derogatory Information Effective June 12, 2025
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual on how it discloses derogatory information upon which an adverse
Read More »CHNV Adjustment of Status and Notices of Termination
On May 30, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an order allowing DHS to proceed with terminating parole granted under the CHNV parole programs and with revoking any
Read More »DHS Terminates TPS For Cameroon
On June 3, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security posted a Federal Register notice on the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Cameroon, on the basis that
Read More »DHS to Forgive Fines for Individuals Who Self-Deport
On June 9, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that individuals who self-deport through the CBP Home App will receive forgiveness of any civil fines or
Read More »Canada Update Updates to OINP-Job offer Stream process
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has announced it is launching a new Employer Portal on July 2, 2025. As Express Entry has become more competitive, many companies
Read More »Philippines Updates Alien Employment Permit Rules
On June 9, 2025, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) issued Department Order No. 248-A of 2025, Supplemental Guidelines clarifying and amending provisions of DOLE
Read More »Norway Raises Salary Thresholds for Skilled Workers Effective September 2025
The Norwegian Immigration Directorate (UDI) has made significant adjustments to the normal salary requirements for residence permits for those with a university degree. To be
Read More »Japan Introduces “Zero Plan” for Immigration
The government of Japan has revealed a new plan, “Zero Plan for Illegal Residents for the Safety and Security of the People.” According to the announcement, the
Read More »Finland Updates Work-Based Residence Permits with New Rules and Protections
Finland’s Parliament has passed amendments to the Aliens Act that concern residence permits issued for employed persons. The amendments, including an extended protected
Read More »China Expands 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit to Indonesian Nationals
Effective June 12, 2025, Indonesian nationals are eligible for China’s 240-hour visa-free transit policy. The policy now applies to 55 countries: Albania, Argentina,
Read More »Canada Extends Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot for Skilled Refugees Through 2025
On June 12, 2025, the Government of Canada is extending the federal stream of the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP), through December 31, 2025. This extension supports
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