Croatia | Joining the Schengen Area for 2023
Croatia expects to join the Schengen Zone from January 1, 2023. By joining, travel for the 10 million Europeans who go to Croatia each year will be visa-free. According to
Read More »Italy | Italy Extends Deadline for Converting Residence Permits
Authorities in Italy have extended the deadline for third-country nationals invited to convert their residence permit into a work permit. The new deadline will be December
Read More »US | US Embassy in India Announced the Release of 100,000 Appointments
Earlier today, the US Embassy in India announced, via Twitter, that in response to the high demand for employment-based visas, the US Mission to India recently released over
Read More »US | DHS Announces Supplement H-2B Cap for Fiscal Year 2023
On October 12, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) announced that they will make an additional 64,716 H-2B temporary nonagricultural
Read More »US | State Department Visa Issuances Increase
According to data from the State Department, the number of visas issued has rebounded from COVID-19 pandemic lows. Still, they have not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels.
Read More »US | Diversity Visa Lottery Opens
Applications for the U.S. Diversity Immigrant Visa Program have opened, and entrants have until Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at noon EST to register online at the State
Read More »November 2022 Visa Bulletin Released
Highlights In the November 2022 Visa Bulletin, EB-1 remains current for all countries. EB-2 and EB-3 for China and India remain unchanged from the previous visa bulletin.
Read More »US | Biden Administration Issues Final H-2A Rule
The Biden administration finalized a rule expanding federal authority to improve working conditions for migrant workers on H-2A agricultural visas and stop abusive employers
Read More »US | Enforcement Activities Suspended at Hurricane Ian Relief Sites
The Department of Homeland Security announced it would not conduct immigration enforcement at sites providing emergency relief following Hurricane Ian. According to the
Read More »Immigration Services for Individuals Affected by Natural Disasters
The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services offers immigration services for people affected by natural disasters, including flooding,
Read More »US | Court Rules DACA Illegal, but Maintains Benefits for Current Dreamers
Late on Wednesday, October 5, the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court’s ruling determining the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program
Read More »US | Civil Surgeon Signature Temporary Waiver Extended
On September 29, USCIS announced that it was extending the temporary waiver for the 60-day civil surgeon requirement. The policy requires that civil surgeons sign Form I-693,
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