USCIS Implements New Immigration Parole Fee Required by H.R. 1
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the implementation of a new immigration parole fee, as required by the H.R. 1 Reconciliation Bill. This change is
Read More »UK Announces Major Immigration Rule Changes in HC1333 Statement
On October 14, 2025, the Home Office published a 111-page statement of changes to the Immigration Rules (HC1333). An explanatory memorandum accompanied the statement of
Read More »New Zealand Addresses AEWV System Issues After Business Changes
On October 14, 2025, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) announced that it is currently managing a system limitation that affects how employees on Accredited Employer Work Visas
Read More »Ireland Faces High Demand for Immigration Registration and Renewals
The Registration Office is currently experiencing an exceptionally high demand for first time registration appointments, and availability is severely limited. Applicants
Read More »November 2025 Visa Bulletin Released
In the November 2025 Visa Bulletin, Final Action Dates for Worldwide (All Other), China, and India remain unchanged for EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3. PLEASE NOTE: USCIS has
Read More »Japan Raises Requirements for Business Manager Visa Applications
On October 10, the Immigration Services Agency published new rules, effective October 16, 2025, for the Business Manager status of residence. New requirements Companies
Read More »Canada Expands LMIA Suspension List for Low-Wage TFWP Applications
The government has updated its list of census metropolitan areas (CMAs) where Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) from the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign
Read More »Germany Ends Fast-Track Citizenship Option, Reinstates Five-Year Residency Requirement
On October 8, 2025, the German Bundestag passed legislation amending the Citizenship Act (Staatsangehörigkeitsgesetz), officially repealing the fast-track naturalization
Read More »UK MAC Publishes First Review of Temporary Shortage List Occupations
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has published a report on the first stage of its review of new Temporary Shortage List (TSL) occupations. Background In July 2025,
Read More »Italy Introduces Major Immigration Reforms Under Decree-Law 146/2025
On October 3, 2025, Decree-Law 146/2025 was published in the Official Gazette. As with all decree-laws, the Italian parliament has 60 days to approve and convert the measure,
Read More »Canada Introduces Bill C-12 to Strengthen Border Security and Immigration Controls
On October 8, 2025, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-12, the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act, aimed at enhancing national security,
Read More »E-Verify Resumes Operations: Key Deadlines and Guidance for Employers and Employees
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that E-Verify services have resumed as of October 9, 2025, following a temporary system outage. Employers and
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