Finland Amedments to Family Reunification Provisions Forthcoming
The Finnish parliament has approved a set of amendments to the Aliens Act that will enter into force on June 16, 2025. The amendments tighten the requirements that must be
Read More »EU’s Entry/Exit System to have a Progressive Start
On May 19, 2025, the European Parliament and the European Council reached political agreement on the European Commission’s proposal for a progressive start of
Read More »Denmark’s New Online Application for EU Residence Applicants
On May 15, 2025, the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) published four new online application forms for applicants for European Union
Read More »China Extends Visa Free Policy to South American Countries
On May 15, 2025, the government of China announced the expansion of its visa-free policy to nationals of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru and Uruguay effective June 1, 2025, to
Read More »China and Uzbekistan Agree to Mutual Visa Exemptions
On May 14, 2025, the government of China announced that the mutual visa exemption agreement with Uzbekistan will take effect on June 1, 2025. What to Expect: Chinese and
Read More »Spain’s New Immigration Law Takes Effect May 20, 2025
Spain’s New Immigration Law took effect on May 20, 2025. The law streamlines the criteria for residence permits and incorporate past legal instructions. However, it
Read More »DHS Revokes Harvard’s Ability to Enroll Foreign Students, Harvard Sues Government
On May 22, 2025, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem terminated Harvard University’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification.
Read More »EIG Immigration Alert: Supreme Court ruling on Venezuela’s TPS
Today, the US Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration may rescind temporary protected status (TPS) previously granted to more than 300,000 Venezuelan immigrants. In
Read More »Poland’s Changes to the EU Blue Card
Another significant part of the forthcoming immigration reform in Poland concerns Blue Card holders. The Act amending the Act on Foreigners and other related legislation will
Read More »Poland’s Act on Eliminating Irregularities in the Visa System is Set to Enter into Force June 1, 2025
The Act is part of a broader immigration reform in Poland. While its primary focus is on foreign nationals entering the country for study purposes, it also introduces several
Read More »Supreme Court Rules on Trump Administration’s Use of Alien Enemies Act
On May 16, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court reasserted that the Trump administration cannot remove from the US alleged Venezuelan gang members who are currently detained in
Read More »Nigeria Launches New e-Visa System
Effective May 1, 2025, the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has replaced visas on arrival with a new e-visa system. Eligible travelers must apply online and will receive
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