Canada Announces New Permanent Residence Pathway for Migrants from the Americas
As part of Canada’s commitment, earlier this year, to welcome 15,000 migrants from the Americas, Canada will welcome up to 11,000 Colombians, Haitians and Venezuelans
Read More »State Dept. Domestic H-1B Visa Renewal Pilot Rule Now in Review
On October 17, a State Department rule (RIN: 1400-AF79) that would initiate a stateside stamping pilot program for certain noncitizens was sent to the Office of Information
Read More »U.S. State Department Issued Level 4: Do Not Travel Advisory for Lebanon
On October 17, 2023, the US State Department issued a Level 4: Do Not Travel Advisory for Lebanon to reflect the authorized departure of family members of U.S. government
Read More »The Demographic Transition: An Overview of America’s Aging Population and Immigration’s Mediating Role
On this episode of Immigration Nerds we discuss the demographic crisis of the “graying of America” and the long-term economic challenges it poses to the United
Read More »Philippines NBI Clearance Waived for PEZA Visa Holders
The submission of a valid NBI clearance prior to securing the Emigration Certificate Clearance (ECC) shall be waived for those PEZA Visa holders who upon application of
Read More »USCIS Facilitates Easier Change of Address Process Online
On September 28, USCIS launched a new Enterprise Change of Address (E-COA) self-service tool to allow customers to update their address with USCIS more easily. What to
Read More »Changes in Polish Visa Processing
According to information provided by the Polish Foreign Ministry, cooperation with all the external visa providers will be terminated. Polish visa applications submitted by
Read More »EU Postpones ETIAS Launch to Mid-2025
According to sources, the EU has postponed the launch of the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) until at least May 2025. Reports blame the delays of
Read More »EU Extends Temporary Protection for Ukraine to 2025
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, the EU is extending the temporary benefits for Ukrainian citizens and other people displaced by the invasion. The EU Council
Read More »USCIS Updates Guidance on the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022
On October 11, USCIS issued additional guidance on its interpretation of changes to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) made by
Read More »Israel — Visa and Immigration Processing, Travel, and Security
Erickson Immigration Group is closely monitoring the security situation in Israel following the events which unfolded over the weekend. This situation is expected to be
Read More »November 2023 Visa Bulletin Released
In the November 2023 Visa Bulletin, Final Action Dates for EB-1 and EB-3 Worldwide (All Other) remain unchanged. EB-2 Worldwide (All Other) advances seven days. EB-1, EB-2,
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