US | DHS Implements the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Final Rule
On October 31, the Department of Homeland Security’s final rule to preserve and fortify the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program went into effect:
Read More »US | USCIS Removes Barriers to Naturalization for Applicants with Disabilities
On October 19, USCIS announced updated guidance to Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions. Naturalization applicants with a physical or developmental
Read More »Japan | Launches Website to Expedite Airline Procedures
From November 1, 2022, travelers who want to use the Fast Track service to expedite the quarantine, immigration, and customs declaration procedures at the airport will now
Read More »US | USCIS Clarifies Policy for CW-1 Visa Holders
USCIS clarified its August 25, 2020, policy regarding CNMI-Only Transitional Worker (CW-1) visa holders’ requirement to leave the United States for at least 30 days
Read More »US | USCIS Extends COVID-19-related Flexibilities
On October 24, USCIS announced that they would extend certain COVID-19-related flexibilities through January 24, 2023, for the following: Requests for Evidence; Continuations
Read More »US | New Program for Venezuelan Migrants
The Biden administration announced a new program to curb irregular migration from Venezuela. The program offers humanitarian parole to qualifying Venezuelans with a sponsor
Read More »US | New EB-5 Policy Guidance
USCIS has issued updated policy guidance in line with the vacatur of the EB-5 Modernization Rule and the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022. The updated guidance removes
Read More »US | Extension to Interim I-9 Compliance Flexibility
On October 11, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced an extension of Form I-9 flexibilities. The announcement extends the policies established in March 2020
Read More »Portugal | New Digital Nomad Program Announced
The Portuguese government announced a 1-year residence permit for third-country workers. The visa for digital nomads will go into effect on October 30, 2022. Individuals
Read More »Sweden | Work Permits Must be Applied for in Person
From November 1, applicants for a Swedish work permit must present their original passport in person before the Swedish Migration Agency can make a decision. All applications
Read More »Czech Republic | Russian Nationals Refused Entry
Authorities in the Czech Republic have announced that Russian Nationals holding a valid Schengen visa and traveling for tourism, sport, or culture will be refused entry to
Read More »Croatia | Joining the Schengen Area for 2023
Croatia expects to join the Schengen Zone from January 1, 2023. By joining, travel for the 10 million Europeans who go to Croatia each year will be visa-free. According to
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