Temporary Protection for Ukrainians and Travel
In an interview this week, EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson confirmed that Ukrainians who have temporary protection from EU member states can travel freely to
Read More »Estonia to Stop Issuing Visas to Russians
From August 18, Estonia will stop issuing visas to Russian nationals. Additionally, Russians with a Schengen visa issued by Estonia will no longer be permitted entry into the
Read More »Netherlands to Permit Highly-Skilled Workers to Work Without a Residence Document
The Netherlands’ government has announced that due to extensive delays at the IND, visa-exempt Highly Skilled Migrants who do not require an MVV visa may work
Read More »DHS Unwinds “Remain in Mexico” Program
The Department of Homeland Security is moving forward to unwind the Migrant Protection Protocols program, also known as “Remain in Mexico.” DHS announced on
Read More »September 2022 Visa Bulletin Released
In the September 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. FINAL ACTION
Read More »Colombia Announces New Visas and Processing Changes
On July 22, 2022, Colombia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an update on the procedural, administrative, and processing aspects of visas. The changes will come into
Read More »Singapore Increases Qualifying Salary for EP and S Pass Holders
The Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will increase the qualifying salary for Employment Pass (EP) and S Pass holders effective September 1, 2022. Updates to EP
Read More »France Increases Minimum Monthly Salary
From August 1, France’s minimum wage will be €11.06, and the minimum monthly salary will be €1,329.06, an increase of 2.01%. The French government’s statement
Read More »Canada’s IRCC Announces Details for One-Time PGWP Extension
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is implementing measures for former international students with expired or expiring post-graduation work permits (PGWP)
Read More »USCIS to Require Separate Fee Payments for EB-5 Applications & Petitions
Beginning September 1, 2022, applicants filing Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Standalone Investor, or Form I-526E, Immigrant Petition by Regional Center
Read More »Ireland to Modernize Employment Permit System
Ireland will publish a new law to help modernize its Employment Permit system. Specific changes include: An extensive revision of the labour market needs test to make it more
Read More »Portugal Extends COVID-19 Requirements through August
The government of Portugal will extend the current COVID-19 requirements until August 31. As part of the requirements, everyone aged ten and older must wear a face mask on
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