New USCIS Fees and Form Editions from April 1
On Jan. 31, 2024, USCIS published a final rule that adjusts the fees required for most immigration applications and petitions. The new fees are effective April 1, 2024.
Read More »H-1B Form I-129 Filing Location Change to Lockbox
Starting April 1, 2024, H-1B and H-1B1 (HSC) Form I-129 petitions must no longer be filed at the USCIS service centers. All paper-based H-1B and H-1B1 (HSC) Form I-129
Read More »Australia Changes To Subclass 482 Visa Framework
Australia’s current Subclass 482 visa program will be moving to a new system likely by the end of 2024 which will have three newly introduced pathways to replace the
Read More »IRCC New Eligibility Requirements for Open Work Permit for Spouse or Partner of International Students
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has provided further details of the new eligibility requirements, effective March 19, 2024, for a spouse or common-law
Read More »New Appointments System for Schengen Visa Applications in Turkey for German Diplomatic Missions
Effective March 18, 2024, a new appointments system is implemented for short-stay Schengen visa applications at all German diplomatic missions in Turkey. The appointment
Read More »UK Sponsorship Management System Offline, April 2 – 4
In an update to Part 2 of its guidance for sponsors of foreign workers, the UK government has noted that the sponsorship management system (SMS) will be unavailable from
Read More »European Parliament Endorses New Single Permit Rules
On March 13, 2024, the European Parliament adopted an update to the single permit directive (2011/98/EU), which provides combined work and residence permits for third-country
Read More »Denmark Extends Residence Permits Under Ukraine-Special Act
The Danish Immigration Service has now extended the residence permits which were granted under the Ukraine-Special Act. The validity has been extended until March 17, 2025.
Read More »Denmark Publishes Updated Income Statistics Applicable from April 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 »Australia New Genuine Student Requirements
Effective March 23, 2024, the Genuine Student (GS) requirement replaces the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement for Student visas. This change was announced as part
Read More »Australia Issues New English Language Requirements
The Australian Government has made changes to English Language Requirements for Student and Temporary Graduate visas. This change was announced as part of the Australian
Read More »USCIS to Reopen International Field Office in Tegucigalpa, Honduras
On April 2, 2024, USCIS will reopen an international field office in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, within the U.S. embassy. USCIS is expanding its international presence in
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