UK Government Issues Immigration White Paper
The UK government released a new immigration White Paper announcement on May 12, 2025. The White Paper sets forth several significant changes to the UK immigration system. At
Read More »June 2025 Visa Bulletin Released
In the June 2025 Visa Bulletin, Final Action Dates for Worldwide (All Other) remain unchanged for EB-1 and advance for EB-2, and EB-3. Final Action Dates for China remain
Read More »Travel Restrictions in India
As a precautionary measure following recent border developments in India, several commercial airline operators have limited their services in the country. Air India has
Read More »Canada Simplifies Process for Certain IEC Participants
On May 6, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published details of a new procedure whereby eligible International Experience Canada (IEC) participants
Read More »US State Dept. Updates Requirements for Submission of Form DS-160 at Certain Consulates
According to notifications published online by several US embassies and consulates, nonimmigrant visa applicants must ensure that the information on their DS-160 visa
Read More »US Government to Deport Migrants to Libya (Reports)
The details of the planned flights to Libya have not been shared and the White House, State Department, and Department of Homeland Security have declined to comment. In 2024,
Read More »Read ID Requirement for US Domestic Travel and Exemptions
The Real ID requirement for travelers to board US domestic flights takes effect from May 7, 2025. Travelers will need to present their Real IDs to board domestic flights
Read More »Germany to Implement Stricter Border Controls
From May 6, 2025, the government of Germany will enforce stricter border controls and limit asylum applications. The government contends that asylum seeks should first apply
Read More »DHS Rescinds Romania’s Entry in the Visa Waiver Program
On May 2, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security, with the Department of State, rescinded Romania’s Visa Waiver Program (VWP) designation. The Biden administration had
Read More »State Department Updates Global Visa Wait Times
The State Department issued new visa appointment wait time estimates from April 25, 2025. The monthly estimates will now include additional information on the average time
Read More »DHS Offers Stipend to Individuals who Self-Deport
On May 5, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it would offer financial and travel assistance to facilitate self-deportation for individuals to return to
Read More »New Rules for Third-Country Students in Non-State-Approved Higher Educational Programs
On April 30, 2025, the Ministry of Immigration and Integration published an amendment to the ‘Executive Order on the granting of residence and work permits to students’
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