EU Commission Permits EES System Flexibility
The European Commission officially launched the Entry/Exit System across the European Union on April 10, 2026. The rollout of the new technology and process support has
Read More »Italy Proposes Suspending Biometric Border Checks During Peak Travel Windows
The Italian government is drafting an emergency decree that would grant border-police officers at major gateways, including Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Malpensa, the flexibility
Read More »Switzerland Updates Visa and Migration Rules
From June 12, 2026, Switzerland will implement a comprehensive package of ordinance amendments to align with the European Union’s revised Schengen Borders Code. The
Read More »DHS Proposes Significant Fee Increase for Stay of Removal Applications (Form I‑246)
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has issued a proposed rule to significantly increase the filing fee for Form
Read More »Sweden Announces New Citizenship Rules from June 6, 2026
The migration agency (Migrationsverket) has announced that the Swedish Parliament has decided on new rules for obtaining Swedish citizenship. The requirements for habitual
Read More »USCIS Guidance Requires Applicants to Undergo Expanded Background Checks
A new internal USCIS guidance directs immigration officers not to approve any application that has not undergone expanded FBI background checks. The guidance will apply to
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