New Filing Location for Premium Processing Filed with Petition for Alien Workers
On November 9, USCIS announced they are changing the filing location for Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing, when filed with Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien
Read More »TSA Anticipates 2023 to be the Busiest Travel Season To Date
In a press release issued on November 13, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said it expects this holiday travel season to be the busiest ever. During the
Read More »UAE and Bosnia and Herzegovina Announce Visa-Free Agreement
On November 6, the governments of the United Arab Emirates and Bosnia and Herzegovina, announced a visa-free travel agreement to facilitate travel and short-term visits for
Read More »Germany Streamlines Document Issuance
Effective November 1, 2023, German citizens can confirm the receipt of the PIN letter for their online ID card via text message. This allows identity cards, passports and
Read More »Hong Kong Talent Engage Office Opens
The Hong Kong Talent Engage (HKTE) office opened in Hong Kong on October 30, 2023. Following the launch of the Hong Kong Talent Engage (HKTE) online platform last year, the
Read More »Switzerland Extends Status for Ukrainians
On November 1, 2023, the Federal Council decided not to lift the protection status S for Ukrainian refugees before March 4, 2025, unless the situation changes fundamentally
Read More »Bolivia Added to List of Eligible H-2A and H-2B Countries
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the Department of State (DOS), has announced the lists of countries whose nationals are eligible to
Read More »December 2023 Visa Bulletin Released
In the December 2023 Visa Bulletin, Final Action Dates for EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 Worldwide (All Other) remain unchanged. EB-2 and EB-3 China advance 22 days. EB-1, EB-2,
Read More »Bloomberg Law Practical Guidance: Employment, Professional Perspective – USCIS EB-1A Evidence Requirement Updates
The following was published in Bloomberg Law Practical Guidance (Nov. 9, 2023) and was written by Erickson Immigration Group senior managing attorney Christina Haines, and
Read More »Germany Skilled Worker Law Implementation Begins
The initial part of Germany’s new skilled worker law will take effect on November 18, 2023. From that date, changes to the rules for EU Blue Cards will take effect, among
Read More »Denmark Extends Residence for Refugees from Ukraine
The government of Denmark has decided that residence permits issued for people displaced from Ukraine can be extended until March 17, 2025. The Immigration Service will
Read More »Denmark Announces New Short-Term Work Permit Exemption
According to Danish business groups, from November 17, 2023, a new rule issued by the Danish Ministry of Immigration and Integration will exempt non-EU/EEA nationals employed
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