USCIS Extends Asylum Interpreter Temporary Final Rule
USCIS announced on Wednesday, March 15, a fourth extension to a temporary final rule (TFR) requiring use of a USCIS interpreter at certain affirmative asylum interviews. This
Read More »USCIS Announces Mail Delivery for ADIT Stamp
Lawful permanent residents may receive temporary evidence of their lawful permanent resident status by mail instead of visiting a field office to receive an Alien
Read More »UK | Announces Travel Scheme for Qatari Travelers
From October 2023, visitors to the UK from Qatar will pilot the UK’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme ahead of a worldwide expansion of the scheme
Read More »Italy Updates Immigration Law
The Italian government has issued changes to Italian Immigration Law (Legislative Decree 286/98), facilitating the immigration process. The Law Decree 20/2023 was published
Read More »Japan | CoE Application is Digitized
Foreign nationals who wish to work in Japan are required to apply for a Certificate of Eligibility (CoE), issued by the Immigration Services Agency of Japan. Once the CoE is
Read More »UK Updates COVID-19 Travel Guidance
The UK Home Office has updated the COVID-19 rules for travel to England, including whether travelers need to take any tests. From March 17, 2023, passengers aged 18 or over
Read More »Manage HR Names Erickson Immigration Group to the Top 10 Immigration Law Firm List
See the Manage HR Magazine Reprint featuring Erickson Immigration Group! The process of immigration is complicated and time-consuming and can require hundreds of hours to
Read More »US | USCIS Updates Guidance for Nonimmigrant Workers Following an Employment Termination
USCIS posted to its website additional information and guidance for nonimmigrant workers who have been laid off. When a nonimmigrant worker’s employment is terminated,
Read More »China | Borders to Fully Reopen as Visa Issuing Resumes
China will reopen its borders to international travelers for the first time in three years. From Wednesday, March 15, Chinese authorities will issue all visa categories.
Read More »US | USCIS Updates Policy Guidance on Mobile Biometrics Services
On March 7, USCIS issued new guidance on when applicants can avail themselves of mobile biometrics services. The guidance also provides an alternative method for capturing
Read More »US | New Guidance for International Entrepreneurs
On March 10, USCIS issued comprehensive guidance on international entrepreneurial parole. The guidance provides additional information on the implementation of the
Read More »US | COVID Test Requirement for Travelers from China Ends
The U.S. has lifted the pre-flight COVID test requirement for travelers from China. The policy shift means that starting March 10, 2023, at 3 pm EDT, air passengers will no
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