Netherlands | Highly-Skilled Workers Can Work Without a Residence Document
The Netherlands’ government has announced that due to extensive delays at the IND, visa-exempt Highly Skilled Migrants who do not require an MVV visa may work
Read More »US | DHS Unwinds “Remain in Mexico” Program
The Department of Homeland Security is moving forward to unwind the Migrant Protection Protocols program, also known as “Remain in Mexico.” DHS announced on
Read More »US | September 2022 Visa Bulletin Released
In the September 2022 Visa Bulletin, EB-1 remains current for all countries. EB-2 and EB-3 for China and India remain unchanged from the previous visa bulletin. FINAL ACTION
Read More »Colombia | New Visas and Processing Changes
On July 22, 2022, Colombia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an update on the procedural, administrative, and processing aspects of visas. The changes will come into
Read More »Singapore | Increases to Qualifying Salary for EP and S Pass Holders
The Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will increase the qualifying salary for Employment Pass (EP) and S Pass holders effective September 1, 2022. Updates to EP
Read More »France | Increases to Minimum Monthly Salary
From August 1, France’s minimum wage will be €11.06, and the minimum monthly salary will be €1,329.06, an increase of 2.01%. The French government’s statement
Read More »Canada | IRCC Announces Details for One-Time PGWP Extension
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is implementing measures for former international students with expired or expiring post-graduation work permits (PGWP)
Read More »US | Separate Fee Payments for EB-5 Applications & Petitions Required
Beginning September 1, 2022, applicants filing Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Standalone Investor, or Form I-526E, Immigrant Petition by Regional Center
Read More »Ireland | Modern Updates for Employment Permit System
Ireland will publish a new law to help modernize its Employment Permit system. Specific changes include: An extensive revision of the labour market needs test to make it more
Read More »Portugal | COVID-19 Requirements Extended through August
The government of Portugal will extend the current COVID-19 requirements until August 31. As part of the requirements, everyone aged ten and older must wear a face mask on
Read More »US | USCIS Makes Signature Flexibility Permanent
On July 25, USCIS announced that the signature flexibility first introduced in response to the COVID-19 National Emergency would remain. As such, USCIS will continue to
Read More »US | USCIS Publishes New STEM Resources
On July 28, USCIS published online resources regarding the various immigration pathways for working in the fields of science, technology, and math in the United States. The
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