DHS Extends and Redesignates Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status
On April 12, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security announced the extension and redesignation of Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months from June 13,
Read More »Employment Authorization Available for Palestinians Granted Deferred Enforced Departure
The Department of Homeland Security posted a Federal Register notice establishing procedures for Palestinians covered by Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to apply for
Read More »Poland Proposes Extending Ukrainian Right to Stay to September 2025
The Polish government has published a draft law to the Act on Assistance to the Citizens of Ukraine in connection with the ongoing armed conflict in Ukraine. The law proposes
Read More »Polish Immigration Fee Increase Proposed
On April 2, 2024, a draft regulation amending Poland’s consular fees was submitted. The draft increases the fee for issuing a Polish national visa from EUR 80 to EUR
Read More »UK Transition to e-Visas
In advance of the UK’s transition to an eVisa, individuals with physical immigration documents such as Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) will need to apply for an
Read More »Romania Changes Work Immigration Rules
Effective March 22, 2024, an Emergency Ordinance no. 25/2024 introduced changes to Romania’s immigration law to transpose the decision (EU) 2024/210 on the full
Read More »Mexico Requires Visa for Peruvian Nationals as Peru Resumes Visa Exemption for Mexican Nationals
On April 10, 2024, the Peruvian government issued a Supreme Decree resuming the tourist and business via exemption for Mexican nationals which had been suspended by a
Read More »Germany to Digitize Passport and ID Procedures
The government of Germany has adopted amendments to the passport and identity card administration regulations to simplify and digitize these procedures. The amending
Read More »Brazil Visa Requirements for US, Canada, and Australia In Effect from April 2025
Effective midnight on April 10, 2025, a visa will be required for citizens of the United States, Canada, and Australia to travel to Brazil, regardless of the purpose of
Read More »USCIS Adopts DOL Definition of “Science or Art”
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is issuing policy guidance (PDF, 321.14 KB) in the USCIS Policy Manual to add the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) definition of
Read More »May 2024 Visa Bulletin Released
In the May 2024 Visa Bulletin, Final Action Dates for EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 Worldwide (All Other), China and India remain unchanged. USCIS has indicated they will accept
Read More »Italy Launches Digital Nomad Visa
From April 5, 2024, the Italian Digital Nomad Visa and Digital Nomad Immigration Permit (permesso di soggiorno) is available for applicants. The visa is open to remote
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