Japan eVisa Launches for Nationals of 10 Countries
From May 23, 2025, certain travelers to Japan can apply online for a 90-day stay without visiting a Japanese embassy or consulate. The eVisa program is currently available to
Read More »Federal Judge Expands Injunction on “X-Marker” Passport Policy
U.S. District Judge Julia E. Kobick expanded a preliminary injunction, which ordered the US Department of State to issue or renew passports to six transgender or nonbinary
Read More »Quebec Skilled Worker Selection Invites to Start July 2025
On Thursday, June 5, 2025, Quebec’s Minister of Immigration, Francization and Integration, Jean-François Roberge, announced that invitations to submit an application
Read More »Germany to End Remonstration Procedure from July 1, 2025
The Federal Foreign Office has decided to abolish the remonstration procedure, which allowed applicants to appeal a visa rejection in Germany without going to court. This
Read More »Trump Administration Expands Nationwide Workplace Raids
The Trump administration has increased workplace immigration raids across the country, primarily targeting the agriculture industry. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Read More »Trump Administration Launches “Trump Card” Website
The Trump administration has launched the “Trump Card” website, allowing interested immigrant investors to sign up for updates on the “gold card.”
Read More »Members of Congress Push DHS to Restart DACA Processing for New Applicants
Forty-one Democratic members of the US Senate have sent a letter to Angelica Alfonso-Royals, acting director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), urging the
Read More »Sweden Updates Work Permit Rules for Elite Athletes and Coaches
The Swedish Migration Board and the Swedish Sports Federation have revised and updated the existing agreement on work permits for elite athletes and coaches. As a
Read More »Sweden Raises Median Salary Requirement for Work Permits
Every year, Statistics Sweden (SCB) updates the median salary in Sweden, i.e. the middle salary in a group of salaries sorted in order from the lowest to the highest. As of
Read More »New Zealand Moves International Student Visa Applications to Enhanced Online System from August 2025
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that, from August 18, 2025, international student visa applications are moving to the enhanced Immigration Online system. From
Read More »New Countries Added to New Zealand’s LQEA List Effective June 23, 2025
Further updates have been made to the List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment (LQEA). These changes will come into effect from June 23, 2025. Qualifications from the
Read More »New Zealand Updates Skilled Residence Visa Wage Thresholds Effective August 18, 2025
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will implement its annual update to the skilled residence visas median wage thresholds in August. These thresholds apply to the Skilled Migrant
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