Irish Resident Permit Cards for Temporary Protection Beneficiaries
The Department of Justice has begun a project to issue Irish Resident Permit (IRP) cards to beneficiaries of Temporary Protection in a phased manner. The Department of
Read More »Finland Immigration Service Points Can Now be used by Citizenship Applicants and Others
Effective immediately, individuals can avoid visiting a service point of the Finnish Immigration Service in more circumstances. Customers are no longer required to visit a
Read More »Denmark Extends Deadline for Brexit Residence Applications
The deadline for submission of applications for residence documents under the Withdrawal Agreement between EU and the United Kingdom has been extended to December 31, 2023.
Read More »Czechia Updates Medical Insurance Requirements
Effective September 20, 2023, foreign national applicants for a long-term visa or stay are permitted to arrange comprehensive travel and medical insurance with any insurance
Read More »China Simplifies Visa Form
Effective September 20, 2023, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has optimized the visa application form, reducing the amount of information required. For example, the
Read More »IRCC Announces Permanent Residence Invitations for Transport Workers
On September 18, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the first round of invitations for transport occupations through category-based selection in
Read More »EIG Alert: Government Shutdown Watch
After failing to reach consensus on a defense spending bill, Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) sent members home for the long weekend. The House is expected to
Read More »Discussing DACA with the American Immigration Lawyers Association
Hit play for the very latest news and analysis on DACA, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program. On Wednesday, September 13, 2023, a federal judge in Texas once
Read More »DHS to Accelerate EAD Processing for Parolees and Extend EAD Validity
Beginning October 1, USCIS will accelerate processing for Employment Authorization Document (EAD) applications filed by parolees who scheduled an appointment through CBP One
Read More »DHS Extends and Redesignates Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status
On September 20, 2023, DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced the extension and redesignation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, due to
Read More »EIG Global Alert: India Suspends Visa Operations for Canada
As of Thursday, September 21, India’s government has suspended all visa servicing for Canadian nationals indefinitely. This suspension includes routine consular services
Read More »Thailand Announces Visa-Free Travel for Chinese and Kazakh Travelers
On September 18, 2023, Thailand’s Ministry of Interior announced that travelers from China and Kazakhstan would be eligible for visa-free travel to Thailand. This is in
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