US | Spring Regulatory Agenda Published
On June 21, the White House published its Spring Regulatory Agenda. The unified regulatory agendas are published twice a year and provide the public with a preview of
Read More »Australia | Access to Permanent Residency Expanded
From July 1, individuals nominated on a short-term occupation for a Subclass 482 or Subclass 457 visa currently employed by an active business in Australia may be eligible to
Read More »US | Supreme Court Sides with Biden Administration to End MPP
On Thursday, June 30, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in Biden V. Texas to allow the Biden administration to end the Migrant Protection Protocols program, also known as
Read More »Finland | Services for Specialists and Start-up Entrepreneurs ‘Fast-Tracked’
From June 1, 2022, Finland will offer a fast-track service for specialists, including IT experts and employees with a higher education degree, start-up entrepreneurs, and
Read More »Australia | Employment Services Platform Changes
From July 4, 2022, Australia will adopt Workforce Australia to manage employment services, replacing the JobActive website. Workforce Australia Online can be accessed at
Read More »Japan | COE Validity Extended
Japan’s Immigration Services Agency has extended the validity of the certificate of eligibility (COE) required for immigration clearance. BEFORE AFTER COE issued
Read More »South Korea | Visa-Free Travel for Hong Kong Resumes
From July 1, South Korea will resume visa-free entry for Hong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders. What to Expect Travelers must apply for K-ETA and obtain
Read More »Japan | Visa Exemption Agreements Suspended
On June 10, Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced changes to entry rules, with travelers from 68 countries now required to apply for and obtain a visa if they
Read More »Seramount Recognizes Erickson Immigration Group as one of the “Best Law Firms for Women”
Seramount, now part of EAB, revealed the Best Law Firms for Women today, recognizing firms that utilize best practices in recruiting, retaining, promoting, and developing
Read More »US | Summit of the Americas Issued a Joint Declaration on Migration
On June 10, the United States and Latin American countries issued a joint declaration at the summit, committing nations across the region to receive migrants and providing
Read More »US | Remote I-9 Verification Rule Under Review
DHS filed a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding alternative documentation examination procedures for Form I-9 review. The text of the proposed rule is not publicly
Read More »Portugal | New Work Visa Introduced
The Government of Portugal has introduced a new visa type specifically for people looking for work in the country. Under the new visa, foreign nationals can enter Portugal
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