EU Adopts New Rules for Turkish Schengen Visa Applicants
On July 15, 2025, the European Union adopted more favorable visa rules for Turkish citizens applying for Schengen visas (so called “cascade rule”). Turkish nationals
Read More »USCIS Revises Policy Guidance for Certain Athletes
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to align with Executive Order (EO) 14201, Keeping Men Out of Women’s
Read More »USCIS Updates Policy Manual for AOS Interview Criteria
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to provide clarification on the interview criteria for asylees or
Read More »Malaysia Launches Enhanced Online Document Sighting for Expatriate Applications
The Expatriate Services Division (ESD) of the Immigration Department of Malaysia has announced that, effective August 7, 2025, it will introduce an enhanced Online Document
Read More »Kuwait Grants Grace Period for People with Revoked Citizenship
For individuals who lost their Kuwaiti citizenship status under the “Outstanding Services” clause, the government of Kuwait has issued a 4-month grace period to
Read More »Oman Extends Grace Period for Undocumented Workers
Oman’s Ministry of Labor has extended the grace period for over-staying unregistered foreign workers by six months. Workers who are not currently registered have until
Read More »Poland Updates Work Permit Requirements
From August 1, 2025, Polish employers must submit a copy of the employment contract with any foreign national hired on the basis on a work permit before employment begins.
Read More »State Department Launches Visa Bond Pilot Program for High-Risk Overstay Countries
On August 5, 2025, the US Department of State (DoS) has announced the launch of a 12-month Visa Bond Pilot Program, effective August 20, 2025, through August 5, 2026. This
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