DoS Introduces New Registration Fee for Diversity Visa Lottery
The US Department of State (DoS) has announced a new USD 1 registration fee for the Diversity Visa (DV) lottery program, effective September 16, 2025. This change is part of
Read More »DHS Restores Hungary’s Full Visa Waiver Program Status
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has officially lifted travel restrictions on Hungary under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), following Hungary’s implementation
Read More »Czech Republic to Raise Salary Thresholds for Blue Card and ICT Permits in 2026
Effective January 1, 2026, the Czech Republic will increase its minimum wage to CZK 22,400, triggering corresponding adjustments to salary thresholds for foreign nationals
Read More »USCIS Implements Revised Naturalization Civics Test for 2025
On September 17, 2025, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially announced the implementation of the 2025 Naturalization Civics Test, which will apply to
Read More »Kazakhstan’s Foreign Labor Rule Changes Now in Effect
The Government of Kazakhstan has officially enacted Resolution No. 1041 (dated November 24, 2023), introducing new restrictions on foreign labor employment. As of August 28,
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