DHS Revokes Harvard’s Ability to Enroll Foreign Students, Harvard Sues Government
On May 22, 2025, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem terminated Harvard University’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification.
Read More »EIG Immigration Alert: Supreme Court ruling on Venezuela’s TPS
Today, the US Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration may rescind temporary protected status (TPS) previously granted to more than 300,000 Venezuelan immigrants. In
Read More »Poland’s Changes to the EU Blue Card
Another significant part of the forthcoming immigration reform in Poland concerns Blue Card holders. The Act amending the Act on Foreigners and other related legislation will
Read More »Poland’s Act on Eliminating Irregularities in the Visa System is Set to Enter into Force June 1, 2025
The Act is part of a broader immigration reform in Poland. While its primary focus is on foreign nationals entering the country for study purposes, it also introduces several
Read More »Supreme Court Rules on Trump Administration’s Use of Alien Enemies Act
On May 16, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court reasserted that the Trump administration cannot remove from the US alleged Venezuelan gang members who are currently detained in
Read More »Nigeria Launches New e-Visa System
Effective May 1, 2025, the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has replaced visas on arrival with a new e-visa system. Eligible travelers must apply online and will receive
Read More »Ireland Updates Visa Requirements for Nationals of Trinidad and Tobago
Ireland’s Department of Justice has announced that, effective May 12, 2025, nationals of Trinidad and Tobago are now required to obtain a visa before travelling to
Read More »South Africa Smart ID Services Expand for Permanent Residents and Naturalized Citizens
On May 12, 2025, South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs (DHA) launched its expansion of Smart IDs for permanent residents and naturalized citizens from visa-exempt
Read More »UAE Exempts Sudanese Nationals from Immigration Fines
The UAE Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has announced that it has decided to exempt citizens of Sudan from fines related to
Read More »France Updates EU Blue Card Rules
On May 2, 2025, France passed Law No. 2025-391, updating the EU Blue Card rules in line with EU Directive 2021/1883. Key Changes Applicants with at least three years of
Read More »Ecuador Requires Yellow Fever Vaccinations for Certain Travelers
Effective May 12, 2025, travelers from Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, and Peru require a yellow fever vaccination certificate for entry to Ecuador. The requirement applies to
Read More »FY26 H-1B Cap Selection Numbers Released by USCIS
On May 13, 2025, USCIS released the FY26 H-1B data, reporting on a significant decrease in the total number of registrations submitted and eligible beneficiaries compared to
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