US | Biden Administration Extends Status for Ukrainian Refugees
The Biden administration will allow thousands of Ukrainian refugees who were processed at the U.S. southern border to legally remain and work in the U.S. for at least one
Read More »USCIS Updates Guidance on Analyzing Employers’ Ability to Pay Wages
On March 15, USCIS issued updated guidance on how they analyze an employer’s ability to pay the proffered wage for immigrant petitions in certain first, second, and
Read More »Canada Extends Status for Turkish, Syrian, or Iranian Nationals
The IRCC has announced that Turkish and Syrian passport holders in Canada who hold a student, visitor, or worker status may either extend their status or apply for an open
Read More »Canada Immigration Policy Update
On Friday, March 17, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced new facilitative measures for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders struggling
Read More »USCIS Extends Asylum Interpreter Temporary Final Rule
USCIS announced on Wednesday, March 15, a fourth extension to a temporary final rule (TFR) requiring the use of a USCIS interpreter at certain affirmative asylum interviews.
Read More »USCIS Announces Mail Delivery for ADIT Stamp
Lawful permanent residents may receive temporary evidence of their lawful permanent resident status by mail instead of visiting a field office to receive an Alien
Read More »UK | Announces Travel Scheme for Qatari Travelers
From October 2023, visitors to the UK from Qatar will pilot the UK’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme ahead of a worldwide expansion of the scheme
Read More »Italy Updates Immigration Law
The Italian government has issued changes to Italian Immigration Law (Legislative Decree 286/98), facilitating the immigration process. The Law Decree 20/2023 was published
Read More »Japan | CoE Application is Digitized
Starting on March 17, 2023, foreign nationals can receive the Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) via email and apply for a visa abroad by presenting this email in person. What
Read More »UK Updates COVID-19 Travel Guidance
The UK Home Office has updated the COVID-19 rules for travel to England, including whether travelers need to take any tests. From March 17, 2023, passengers aged 18 or over
Read More »Manage HR Names Erickson Immigration Group to the Top 10 Immigration Law Firm List
See the Manage HR Magazine Reprint featuring Erickson Immigration Group! The process of immigration is complicated and time-consuming and can require hundreds of hours to
Read More »US | USCIS Updates Guidance for Nonimmigrant Workers Following an Employment Termination
USCIS posted to its website additional information and guidance for nonimmigrant workers who have been laid off. When a nonimmigrant worker’s employment is terminated,
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