Biden to Implement Fast Track Processing at the Southern Border
Ahead of the end of Title 42, the Biden administration is taking steps toward implementing alternative methods to process migrants at the Southern border. Under the new
Read More »May 2023 Visa Bulletin Released
In the May 2023 Visa Bulletin, EB-1 Worldwide (All Other) remains current. EB-2 and EB-3 Worldwide final action dates have retrogressed. EB-1 and EB-2 for India and China
Read More »US | Proposed Rule Extends Healthcare Benefits to Dreamers
Last week, Biden announced through a video on Twitter that DACA recipients would be able to apply for Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance exchange
Read More »H-1B Hot Topics with AILA Director of Government Relations, Shev Dalal-Dheini
In this week’s episode of the Immigration Nerds podcast, we invite you to hit play for all the facts surrounding the hottest topics for H-1B visa holders right now: cap
Read More »USCIS Delays Posting of Public Comments for the Proposed Fee Rule
USCIS issued a notice that some comments submitted for the proposed fee rule through the Federal Docket Management system were not posted due to processing delays. USCIS is
Read More »Portugal Creates New Immigration Agency
The government of Portugal announced it would create a new agency, the Agency for Minorities, Migration and Asylum (APMMA), replacing the Immigration and Border Service
Read More »Mainland China Joins Hague Convention
From November 7, 2023, Mainland China will join the Apostille Convention or Hague Convention, ensuring official documents originating in Mainland China are acceptable for use
Read More »UAE | Golden Visa Fees Increases
The UAE authorities have increased the cost of the six-month entry permit to Dh1,250, inclusive of the Dh1,000 issuance fee, Dh100 application fee, Dh100 for smart services,
Read More »Lithuania | Passports to be Processed in Five Days
Lithuanians will be able to obtain a passport within five working days from April 11, the Lithuanian Migration Department announced. The five-day processing time is a return
Read More »State Department to Host Passport Fairs for First Time Applicants
The US State Department is hosting special passport fairs across the United States. The events are primarily for first-time customers and children using Form DS-11 to apply.
Read More »South Korea Temporarily Exempts 22 Countries from K-ETA
The Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA), an online electronic travel authorization that visa-free foreign visitors need to obtain before entering the Republic of
Read More »England Ends COVID-19 Related Travel Restrictions
From April 5, 20223, there are no longer different rules for people traveling from Mainland China to England. For all travelers when travelling to England, they:
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