Kazakhstan Enters Visa-free Agreement with China
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan has announced that the agreement on the mutual exemption from visa requirements between China and Kazakhstan, signed on May 17,
Read More »Iceland Launches New Online Immigration Service
Iceland’s Directorate of Immigration has launched a new website providing immigration information. The “Service Web” offers detailed information about visas,
Read More »Denmark Updates Calculation of Residence for Short-Term Track
SIRI has updated the guidelines for calculating residence under the short-term track, within the Fast Track Scheme. Under the short-term track, applicants can be granted a
Read More »Immigration Summary: Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence
On Monday, October 30, President Biden issued an Executive Order on harnessing the potential, and managing the risks, of artificial intelligence (AI). In addition to
Read More »EIG Alert: ‘Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy AI’ and the Immigration Impact
On Monday, October 30, President Biden issued an Executive Order on harnessing the potential, and managing the risks, of artificial intelligence (AI). In addition to
Read More »Costa Rica and Honduras Resume Visa-Free Agreement
As of October 24, 2023, the governments of Costa Rica and Honduras have reinstated the visa-free entry reciprocity the two countries shared. The policy is effective
Read More »Certain EAD Renewal Applicants Granted Automatic Extension
Certain renewal applicants who have filed Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, qualify for an automatic extension of their expiring employment authorization
Read More »USCIS Updates Policy Guidance Clarifying the J-1 Visa
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual, effective immediately, clarifying the two-year foreign residence
Read More »UK Electronic Travel Authorization Available for Qatari Nationals
Effective October 25, 2023, applications are open for the electronic travel authorization (ETA) required for nationals of Qatar traveling to the UK on or after November 15,
Read More »EU Announces New ETIAS Timeline
The European Council has announced a new timetable for the implementation of the Entry/Exit system and the ETIAS online travel authorization system. The Entry/Exit system
Read More »China Relaxes Visa Policy for Macau Residents
Effective October 25, 2023, foreign national residents of Macau can apply for multiple-entry visas for mainland China with extended validity. According to the
Read More »Australia Shares More Eligibility Information for New Visa Pathway for UK Citizens
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has issued more information about the Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP), part of the
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