EIG in the News: Companies Stare Down $100,000 Fee With New H-1B Visa Rules
The Trump administration’s overhaul of the US visa system for highly skilled immigrants is about to get its first major test. The annual lottery for H-1Bs, the most popular
Read More »Ready for Kickoff? FIFA 2026 Update
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off in roughly a month, Immigration Nerds welcomes back Ryan Propis, Vice President of Security and Facilitation at the US Travel
Read More »Brazil Grants Chinese Nationals 30-Day Visa-Free Entry
Effective May 11, 2026, the government of Brazil has eliminated short-stay visa requirements for holders of ordinary passports issued by the People’s Republic of China. The
Read More »UAE Continues Digital Processing Transition
The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has updated its English-language “Entry Requirements” portal, signaling the complete shift to digital visa processing. Under the
Read More »Italy Introduces Digital Nomad Visa
The Italian government introduced the Digital-Nomad Visa in the country’s Immigration Code via a joint ministerial decree. What to Expect Italy first announced the
Read More »EU Commission Permits EES System Flexibility
The European Commission officially launched the Entry/Exit System across the European Union on April 10, 2026. The rollout of the new technology and process support has
Read More »Italy Proposes Suspending Biometric Border Checks During Peak Travel Windows
The Italian government is drafting an emergency decree that would grant border-police officers at major gateways, including Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Malpensa, the flexibility
Read More »Switzerland Updates Visa and Migration Rules
From June 12, 2026, Switzerland will implement a comprehensive package of ordinance amendments to align with the European Union’s revised Schengen Borders Code. The
Read More »USCIS Guidance Requires Applicants to Undergo Expanded Background Checks
A new internal USCIS guidance directs immigration officers not to approve any application that has not undergone expanded FBI background checks. The guidance will apply to
Read More »Yemen TPS Termination Stayed
In March, former Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem determined that Yemen no longer meets the conditions for its designation for Temporary Protected Status
Read More »Venezuela Introduces e-Visa Platform for Tourist and Business Visas
Venezuela has announced the implementation of a new electronic system for applying for tourist and business visas. What to Expect With the change, orders are now made
Read More »Sweden Updates Work Limits for Student Visa Holders
From June 11, 2026, Sweden will impose new limits impacting how international students are allowed to work. Under the new rules, students holding residence permits for
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