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
Read More »Germany to End Remonstration Procedure from July 1, 2025
The Federal Foreign Office has decided to abolish the remonstration procedure, which allowed applicants to appeal a visa rejection in Germany without going to court. This
Read More »Trump Administration Expands Nationwide Workplace Raids
The Trump administration has increased workplace immigration raids across the country, primarily targeting the agriculture industry. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Read More »Trump Administration Launches “Trump Card” Website
The Trump administration has launched the “Trump Card” website, allowing interested immigrant investors to sign up for updates on the “gold card.”
Read More »Members of Congress Push DHS to Restart DACA Processing for New Applicants
Forty-one Democratic members of the US Senate have sent a letter to Angelica Alfonso-Royals, acting director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), urging the
Read More »Upcoming Changes to Estonia’s Immigration Laws
From January 1, 2026, there will be additional requirements for applying for the temporary residence permit (TRP) for Settling Permanently in Estonia. Upcoming Requirements
Read More »Kazakhstan Plans Changes to Work Visa Rules for 100% Foreign-Owned Companies
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Labour has initiated a review of amendments to the current regulations on the employment of foreign labor. According to the draft amendments,
Read More »Malaysia Updates Compliance Measures for ESD Accounts
Effective July 1, 2025, Malaysia’s Expatriate Services Division (ESD) will implement a six (6) month “cooling-off period” for ESD accounts found to be in
Read More »EIG in the News: Trump Administration Implementing New Travel Bans Impacting 19 Countries (WERC)
By Michael T. Jackson On 4 June, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation that will implement a new travel ban, effective 9 June at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time,
Read More »Japan Eases Visa Requirement for Certain UAE Nationals
The government of Japan has introduced a visa waiver measure extending the valid period of stay from 30 days to 90 days for ordinary passport holders of the United Arab
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