The Gulf Cooperation Council Approves a Unified Tourist Visa for Member Countries
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have unanimously approved a unified visa to allow visa-holders access to travel between the six countries of the GCC: Bahrain,
Read More »UAE Pilots ID and Passport Renewals at Kiosks
The UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) is planning a pilot project where UAE nationals, residents, and expatriates, can visit a
Read More »Italy to Require Certain Foreign Nationals to Pay for National Health Service
Non-EU foreign national residents in Italy must pay 2,000 euros ($2,115.20)/annum for access to the national health service. The fee does not apply to asylum seekers, migrant
Read More »Germany Extends Border Checks
The Government of Germany announced on October 16, it would introduce additional checks at the borders with Poland, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland. The border checks are
Read More »Biden Administration Settles Class Action Case, Will Grant Relief to Families Separated at the Border
The Department of Homeland Security has settled a class action case with families separated under the Trump administration’s border management policies. The settlement
Read More »Canada Announces New Permanent Residence Pathway for Migrants from the Americas
As part of Canada’s commitment, earlier this year, to welcome 15,000 migrants from the Americas, Canada will welcome up to 11,000 Colombians, Haitians and Venezuelans
Read More »State Dept. Domestic H-1B Visa Renewal Pilot Rule Now in Review
On October 17, a State Department rule (RIN: 1400-AF79) that would initiate a stateside stamping pilot program for certain noncitizens was sent to the Office of Information
Read More »U.S. State Department Issued Level 4: Do Not Travel Advisory for Lebanon
On October 17, 2023, the US State Department issued a Level 4: Do Not Travel Advisory for Lebanon to reflect the authorized departure of family members of U.S. government
Read More »The Demographic Transition: An Overview of America’s Aging Population and Immigration’s Mediating Role
On this episode of Immigration Nerds we discuss the demographic crisis of the “graying of America” and the long-term economic challenges it poses to the United
Read More »Philippines NBI Clearance Waived for PEZA Visa Holders
The submission of a valid NBI clearance prior to securing the Emigration Certificate Clearance (ECC) shall be waived for those PEZA Visa holders who upon application of
Read More »USCIS Facilitates Easier Change of Address Process Online
On September 28, USCIS launched a new Enterprise Change of Address (E-COA) self-service tool to allow customers to update their address with USCIS more easily. What to
Read More »Changes in Polish Visa Processing
According to information provided by the Polish Foreign Ministry, cooperation with all the external visa providers will be terminated. Polish visa applications submitted by
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