China Expands Transit Visa Waiver
China’s National Immigration Administration (NIA) has announced the expansion of the visa-free transit policy effective December 17, 2024. Key Changes Under the updated
Read More »Canada Extends Open Work Permits for Certain Permanent Residence Applicants until End of 2026
Canada’s temporary public policy to exempt applicants under the temporary resident to permanent resident pathway from work permit requirements is extended until
Read More »Australia Updates Visa Framework for Religious Workers
From December 13, 2024, an updated Minister of Religion Labour Agreement (MoRLA) commences. The new MoRLA supports religious institutions to access skilled workers from
Read More »EIG in the News: Immigration lawyers tell tech workers on visas to get back to the US before Trump takes office. ‘A storm is coming.’ (Business Insider)
Melia Russell Dec 19, 2024, 5:00 AM EST Immigration attorney Sophie Alcorn is sharing this advice with her high-tech clientele: Get back to the US before
Read More »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
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