Italian Citizenship Changes Take Effect
On March 28, 2025, the Italian government issued Decree-Law No. 36, which would introduce significant changes to Italian citizenship, namely citizenship by descent (ius
Read More »Portugal Residence Permit Process Updates
The Portuguese Immigration Authorities (AIMA) has launched a new portal for residence permit renewals. Applicants can now submit their residence permit renewal requests
Read More »EIG Alert: District Court Establishes Nationwide “Class,” Blocks Birthright Citizenship EO Nationwide
BREAKING NEWS — DEVELOPING STORY – This morning, Judge Joseph N. Laplante of the U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire blocked the Trump
Read More »Australia’s Skilled Visa Income Thresholds to Increase
From July 1, 2025, Australia’s skilled visa income thresholds will increase by 4.6%. This is in line with changes to the annual Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings
Read More »US DOJ Directs Attorneys to Prioritize Denaturalization in Certain Cases
According to a June 11 memo published online, the Justice Department is directing its attorneys to prioritize denaturalization in cases involving naturalized citizens who
Read More »US Dept. of Labor Secretary Creates Temporary Office of Immigration Policy
The US Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer issued a memo on June 23, 2025, outlining a new temporary office within DOL, the Office of Immigration Policy (OIP).
Read More »E-Verify Implements New Login Process
USCIS announced that starting on July 1, 2025, E-Verify users will be required a new secure login process using multifactor authentication (MFA). What to Expect Users who
Read More »USCIS Form I-129 Requirement Updates
Effective July 30, 2025, USCIS will only accept the new, 01/20/2025, version of Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker. Until July 30, 2025, petitioners can also use
Read More »Australia Visa Application Charges Increase
The Migration Amendment (Visa Application Charges) Regulations 2025 amends Australia’s Migration Regulations to implement the annual indexation of the Visa Application
Read More »Japan eVisa Launches for Nationals of 10 Countries
From May 23, 2025, certain travelers to Japan can apply online for a 90-day stay without visiting a Japanese embassy or consulate. The eVisa program is currently available to
Read More »Federal Judge Expands Injunction on “X-Marker” Passport Policy
U.S. District Judge Julia E. Kobick expanded a preliminary injunction, which ordered the US Department of State to issue or renew passports to six transgender or nonbinary
Read More »Quebec Skilled Worker Selection Invites to Start July 2025
On Thursday, June 5, 2025, Quebec’s Minister of Immigration, Francization and Integration, Jean-François Roberge, announced that invitations to submit an application
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