UK Rules Changes Related to Recouping Skilled Worker Fees
The UK government is implementing changes to the Skilled Worker rules on recouping visa application fees from the worker. This rule change concerns those sponsors who seek to
Read More »State Dept. Issues Visa Restriction Policy to Address the Forced Return of Uyghurs
On March 14, 2025, the State Department announced a new visa restriction policy that will apply to current or former foreign government officials responsible for, or
Read More »State Department Claims Foreign Affairs Immigration Rulemaking Exemption
On March 14, 2025, the State Department announced that regulations governing visa policies and immigration fall under “foreign affairs” and are exempt from the
Read More »Foreign Nationals in Poland Must Submit 2024 Tax Returns by April 30, 2025
Foreign employees working in Poland are required to submit their 2024 tax returns regardless of whether they were employed by a Polish or a foreign employer, or if they had
Read More »Polish Authorities to Increase Audits
Polish authorities plan to increase the number of audits of right to work and stay of foreign nationals residing in Poland. The audits can be performed by the National Labour
Read More »Alien Registration Form and Evidence of Registration IFR
On March 12, 2025, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published an Interim Final Rule (IFR) implementing the Alien Registration Requirement announced in February,
Read More »Immigration Nerds Podcast | Maximizing America’s Potential: The Bush Institute’s Blueprint for Immigration Reform
In this episode of Immigration Nerds, host Lauren Clarke sits down with Laura Collins, Director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative, to explore their 2025
Read More »United Kingdom’s New Statement of Changes to Immigration Rules
On March 12, 2025, the UK government published a statement of changes in immigration rules (HC 733). An explanatory memorandum and a written parliamentary statement
Read More »EU Revises Timeline for EES and ETIAS
On March 5, 2025, EU Home Affairs Ministers endorsed a revised timeline for the implementation of the Entry/Exit System (EES) and the European Travel Information and
Read More »Quebec Extends Suspension of Acceptance of Certain LMIA Applications
The Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration is renewing until November 30, 2025, the measure that suspends the receipt of certain applications for Labour Market
Read More »IRCC Updates 2025 Parents and Grandparents Program
In 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) intends to accept up to 10,000 complete applications for sponsorship under the Parents and Grandparents (PGP)
Read More »Canada Announces New Measures to Support Construction Industry
On March 7, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the government’s intent to introduce a number of new measures to support Canada’s
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