Potential Government Shutdown Likely for Dec. 20, 2024
Congress once again faces another funding deadline. Lawmakers must pass a stopgap government funding bill before December 20 to avoid a shutdown. If Congress doesn’t
Read More »Canada Announces Measures to Strengthen Border Security and Immigration System
On December 17, 2024, the government of Canada released Canada’s Border Plan, $1.3 billion effort focused on bolstering border security and strengthening their immigration
Read More »DHS Publishes Final H-2 Visa Rule Strengthening Worker Protections
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a final rule, Modernizing H-2 Program Requirements, Oversight, and Worker Protections, amending its regulations affecting
Read More »DHS Releases Final H-1B Rule
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the final rule, Modernizing H-1B Requirements, Providing Flexibility in the F-1 Program, and Program Improvements
Read More »Ireland Immigration Industry Veteran Joins Erickson Immigration Group as Managing Director of Ireland Office
Erickson Immigration Group (EIG), a leading global business immigration law firm, announces that Katie McDermott will join as the Managing Director of the firm’s
Read More »“Modernizing H-1B” Rule Under White House Review
The long-awaited regulatory update of the H-1B visa program, Modernizing H-1B Requirements and Oversight, Providing Flexibility in the F-1 Program, and Program Improvements
Read More »Immigration Nerds Podcast | From Debate to Innovation
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Tarun Batchu, a remarkable high school junior from Powell, Ohio, who has developed an innovative algorithm that could transform
Read More »Ireland Defers Increases to Minimum Annual Remuneration for Employment Permits
Ireland’s proposed increases to the Minimum Annual Remuneration (MAR) for employment permits will not take place in January 2025, pending the outcome of a review. The
Read More »Italy Issues Stricter Rules for Family Reunification
The Italian Law 187/2024 (the conversion into law of Decree Law 145/2024 with some modifications) was published in the official gazette on December 11, 2024 and came into
Read More »Finland Transfers Work Permit Services to Finnish Immigration Service
The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) will be responsible for all residence permit matters for employed persons as of January 1, 2025. Because of this reorganization of
Read More »USCIS Updates Guidance on Evidence for Applicants Under the International Entrepreneur Rule
USCIS has issued updated policy guidance on the types of evidence that may support an application under the International Entrepreneur Rule. The guidance covers evidence of
Read More »Swiss Federal Council Lifts Quotas for Croatian Nationals in 2025
From January 1, 2025, Croatian nationals coming to work in Switzerland will benefit once again from full freedom of movement. At its meeting on November 27, 2024, the Federal
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