Mexico Expedites Visas For Certain Cubans
Beginning in April, Cubans with relatives already living in Mexico will have the option to pursue an expedited application process to obtain a Mexican visa via special
Read More »US | Biden Administration Proposes New Asylum Rule
On Tuesday, February 21, the Biden administration proposed a new temporary rule that would limit asylum eligibility for migrants who arrive in the United States without the
Read More »Title 42, the Future of Asylum, the latest Immigration News with David J. Bier of the Cato Institute
Immigration Nerds host Lauren Clarke, a senior attorney at Erickson Immigration Group, helps us understand the facts and context of the soon-expiring Title 42 policy created
Read More »Portugal | AI Added to Immigration Processing
The Portuguese government has added Artificial Intelligence (AI) to its New Portal of the Ministry of Justice to expedite the application process for certain immigration
Read More »Finland | Refugee Status Granted to Afghan Women, Girls
The Finnish government has announced it will grant all Afghan women and girls refugee status. In a statement, the government said, “taking into account the combined
Read More »India | COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Updated
The government of India issued new guidelines for international arrivals related to COVID-19, with effect from Monday, February 13: All travelers should preferably be fully
Read More »Spain | New Visa for Migrants in Vocational Training
The Spanish government has announced a new visa program granting a temporary residence permit to undocumented migrants who have lived in Spain for at least two years if they
Read More »UAE | Golden Visa Fee Increases
The UAE authorities have increased the associated fees for the 10-year golden visa application from AED 50 to AED 150. The Golden Visa fee increase follows other recent
Read More »USCIS Updates Child Status Protection Act Policy
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has updated the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) policy to allow children and young adults with a dependent visa to lock in
Read More »China and South Korea End Travel Restrictions
From February 18, China will resume issuing short-term visas for South Korean nationals. The return to visa processing follows South Korea’s announcement to end the
Read More »Japan | New Pathways for Top Grads and High-Income Earners
On Friday, February 17, 2023, the Japanese government announced that it would introduce new immigration pathways aimed at high-income earners and graduates of top
Read More »Hiba Mona Anver, Erickson Immigration Group Partner, Named to the 2023 “Rising List” by the National Association of Women Lawyers
Erickson Immigration Group (“EIG”), a leading business immigration law firm, is delighted to announce that Hiba Mona Anver, Shareholder and Partner, has been
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