US Smart Traveler Enrollment Program Re-Enrollment
On September 16, 2024, the Department of State launched a new version of the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). Travelers should re-enroll in the new system at
Read More »US State Department and Homeland Security Designate Qatar into the Visa Waiver Program
On September 24, 2024, the secretaries of the Department of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, and the State Department, Antony Blinken, designated the State of Qatar for
Read More »Japan Introduces Changes to the International Trainee Program
According to reports, Japan’s Immigration Services Agency will introduce new rules starting in October 2024 that will make it easier for international trainees to
Read More »UK Government Announced Plans to Address Net Migration
On September 24, 2024, the UK Govenment announced new plans to cut historically high levels of net migration. The announcement bolsters the Home Secretary’s approach to
Read More »Employment Authorization for Liberians Covered by Deferred Enforced Departure
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today posted a Federal Register notice establishing procedures for Liberians covered by Deferred Enforced Departure to apply for
Read More »Shanghai Introduces New Measures to Attract Foreign Talent
At the fourth Shanghai Talent+ Summit on September 20, 2024, Shanghai authorities announced 13 measures to attract and support Category A foreign nationals to work in the
Read More »Portugal to Require Facial Verification Appointments for Cape Verde Nationals
Effective September 23, 2024, a facial verification appointment is now mandatory for all Portugal visa applicants in Cape Verde, except minors. The facial verification
Read More »USCIS Reached H-2B Cap for First Half of FY2025
USCIS announced on Septemeber 19, 2024, that is had received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated cap on H-2B visas for temporary nonagricultural workers
Read More »Germany and Colombia Sign Migration Partnership Agreement
The governments of Germany and Colombia have signed a joint declaration of intent on a migration partnership between the two countries in Berlin. A new bilateral steering
Read More »Mexico Reopens Online Appointment System for Immigration Services
Mexico’s National Immigration Institute is reopening the online appointment system for certain immigration applications. The online appointment system was previously
Read More »Denmark Publishes Updated Income Statistics from October 1, 2024
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) uses income statistics made by the Confederation of Danish Employers (DA) in the case processing of
Read More »Immigration Nerds Podcast | H-2A Visas and Worker Protections
The labor shortage facing America’s farmers and ranchers is persistent and costly. The H-2A visa program for temporary agricultural workers is a critical option for this
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