Canada’s ‘Phase 2’ Occupations Now Available in Recognized Employer Pilot
Effective immediately, applications are accepted for positions on Service Canada’s Phase 2 Recognized Employer Pilot (REP) occupations list. The Phase 2 occupations
Read More »Immigration Nerds Podcast | “Welcome the Wretched” with Author and Immigration Lawyer César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández
Immigration Nerds host Lauren Clarke interviews César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández, author of the book, Welcome the Wretched: In Defense of the “Criminal Alien,” which
Read More »Germany Extends Stay for Israeli Nationals Who Entered Visa-Free
Germany’s Federal Ministry of the Interior and Home Affairs has issued an ordinance on January 22, 2024 that Israeli citizens currently residing in Germany can remain
Read More »USCIS Updates Guidance on Untimely Filed Extension of Stay and Change of Status Requests
USCIS, on January 24, announced an update to its Policy Manual providing that USCIS may excuse a nonimmigrant’s failure to timely file an extension of stay or change of
Read More »Canada Issues New Temporary Cap for International Students
On January 22, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) announced that the Government of Canada will set an intake cap on international student permit applications to
Read More »USCIS Organizational Accounts Overview for Companies
USCIS invites petitioning employers to participate in a webinar on Tuesday, January 23, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Eastern to learn about the new online organizational accounts. The
Read More »State Department Releases Additional Guidance for H-1B Domestic Visa Renewal Pilot
The State Department released additional information and guidance regarding the H-1B domestic visa renewal pilot program. Key Information The State Department confirmed that
Read More »H-1B Modernization Regulation Nears Finality
The White House’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) is currently reviewing the proposed overhaul and modernization of the H-1B visa program. Key
Read More »USCIS Reached Cap for Additional Returning Worker H-2B Visas
USCIS announced that it received enough petitions to reach the cap for the additional 20,716 H-2B visas for returning workers for the first half of FY 2024, with a start date
Read More »Taiwan to Require Polio Vaccination for Certain Visa Applicants
In accordance with World Health Organization recommendations, applicants for Taiwan visas must submit proof of having been administered the oral poliovirus vaccine (OPV) or
Read More »South Africa Extends Temporary Measures
On December 21, 2023, the South African Department of Home Affairs (DHA) extended the temporary measures it originally implemented in September 2022, to address delays in
Read More »Saudi Arabia’s New Premium Residency Categories Now Available Online
Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency Centre has announced the launch of five new Premium Residency Permits (PRP), which permit long-term, self-sponsored residence for
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