US | Updated Guidance on Foreign Student Work Authorization
On February 22, USCIS issued policy guidance to clarify the period of work authorization for F-1 nonimmigrant students experiencing severe economic hardship due to emergent
Read More »US | Fee Rule Comment Period Extended
In January, the Department of Homeland Security released the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fee Schedule and Changes to Certain Other Immigration Benefit Request
Read More »USCIS Clarifies Occupations Eligible For H-1B Visas
USCIS recently updated its website regarding the general requirements for H-1B eligibility. Among other requirements, the USCIS defines a specialty occupation as one that
Read More »UK & India Announce New Cultural Exchange Scheme
From February 28, the Young Professionals Scheme is open for young professionals from India and the UK to live, study, travel, and work for up to two years in each other’s
Read More »Japan | COVID-19 Requirements Eased for China
From Wednesday, March 1, Japan will ease the COVID-19 border restrictions previously applied to travelers from Mainland China. As a result, passengers will no longer have to
Read More »Germany | Chancellor Remarks on Easing Immigration for Indian IT Workers
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said his government wants to facilitate Indian immigration to Germany. In remarks in Bengaluru, India, Scholz said that Germany would modernize
Read More »US | Passport Processing Times Increase
The U.S. State Department announced increased wait times for U.S. Passport processing. The official processing time estimates are: Routine 8 to 11 weeks Expedited 5 to 7
Read More »China Introduces “Talent R Visa” for Hong Kong and Macau
The new “talent R visa” will be available to residents of the nine mainland cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong SAR-Macau SAR Greater Bay Area (GBA) to enter Hong
Read More »EU Delays ETIAS Launch to 2024
The European Union updated the EU Commission’s Migration and Home Affairs website to indicate that the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS)
Read More »Canada | New Support for Iranian Temporary Residents
Effective March 1, 2023, the Canadian government will facilitate immigration matters for Iranians with temporary status who wish to extend their stay in Canada. Visa holders
Read More »UK | Priority Processing Resumes for Family Settlement Applications
The UK Home Office has resumed priority visa services for new entry clearance family settlement applications from February 20, 2023. New applications processed with priority
Read More »Australia | Home Affairs Announces Significant Immigration Reform Plans
On Wednesday, February 22, the Hon Clare O’Neil MP, Australia’s Minister for Home Affairs, announced significant immigration reform plans to address the labor and
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