China Extends Visa Exemption for 12 Countries
The spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry has announced that it has decided to extend the visa-free policy for short-term visits to China for nationals of 12 countries
Read More »IRCC Extends Temporary Resident Status for Certain Workers
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has approved Manitoba’s request to extend temporary resident status for potential nominees identified under the
Read More »Canada Announces Temporary Policy to Benefit Hong Kong Permanent Residence Applicants
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that a new public policy will be launched in the coming weeks to let Hong Kong permanent residence
Read More »Australia to Increase the Financial Requirement for Student and Student Guardian Visas
From May 10, 2024, the amount of money that Australia Student and Student Guardian visa applicants need to have to be eligible for the visa is increasing. The financial
Read More »Turkey “Tech Visa” To Launch
The Government of Turkey is planning a new “Tech Visa,” and while the new route’s details are not finalized the government has launched a dedicated website
Read More »June 2024 Visa Bulletin Released
In the June 2024 Visa Bulletin, Final Action Dates for EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 Worldwide (All Other) and China remain unchanged. EB-1 and EB-2 India remain unchanged. EB-3 India
Read More »Turkey Launches Digital Nomad Visa
On April 23, 2024, the government of Turkey announced the launch of the Digital Nomad Visa (DNV). Eligibility The DNV is available to applicants 21-55 years of age. Nationals
Read More »UAE Simplifies Immigration Documents
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has simplified certain immigration-related document procedures for
Read More »Dreamers to be Included in Federal Health Insurance Programs
The US Department of Health and Human Services finalized a new regulation on May 3, 2024, to include DACA recipients in federal health insurance programs. The rule expands
Read More »Israelis Can Apply Online for a 5-Year Passport
Israel’s Population and Immigration Authority has announced a new service to empower applicants to order biometric documents (a passport or identity card) online,
Read More »EU Council Extends Restrictive Measures Related to Myanmar
The EU Council has prolonged the EU restrictive measures in view of the situation in Myanmar for one year, until April 30, 2025. The decision was taken on the basis of the
Read More »Immigration Nerds Podcast | Constitutional Challenges in Immigration Enforcement
Federal judges in Georgia and Texas challenge the process of anti-discrimination enforcement by questioning the constitutionality of administrative law judges’
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