Saudi Arabia to Implement e-Visas for 12 More Countries
The Saudi Arabia general Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has issued a circular to airlines extending the replacement of visa stickers with printed e-visas to visas issued
Read More »Japan Expands Specified Skilled Worker Routes
The Japanese government has expanded the Specified Skilled Worker (ii) (SSW-2) route to workers in nine additional industries. Industries eligible for the SSW-2 route will
Read More »China to Compensate Holders of COVID-19 Suspended 10-Year Visas
The Chinese government has announced that it will compensate holders of 10-year visas for the suspension of their visas during the COVID-19 pandemic. Holders of 10-year
Read More »Saudi Arabia Launches Business Visit Visa for Investors
Saudi Arabia has announced a Business Visit Visa for investors to travel to Saudi Arabia. Different from a traditional Business Visit Visa, this visa does not require proof
Read More »China Reinstates Visa Free Travel for Singapore, Brunei
From July 26, 2023, China will reinstate visa-free entry for 15-day visits for citizens of Singapore and Brunei. What to Expect Citizens of Singapore and Brunei can visit
Read More »Singapore Employment-Pass Self-Assessment Tool Launches August 2023
From August 1, 2023, employers and employment agents can use an enhanced Self-Assessment Tool (SAT) to obtain an indicative outcome, including COMPASS scores for Employment
Read More »New Visa Services Platform for Visa applicants in India
US consulates in India are shifting to a new customer service center platform to assist visa applicants. From July 25 – 28, 2023, the US Travel Docs website appointment
Read More »USCIS Will Conduct Second Random Selection from Previously Submitted FY 2024 H-1B Cap Registrations
On Thursday, July 27, USCIS announced that the agency has determined it will need to select additional registrations to reach the FY 2024 H-1B cap-subject numerical
Read More »Breaking News: Federal Judge Strikes Down Biden Asylum Policy
On Tuesday, July 25, federal judge Jon S. Tigar struck down the Biden administration’s asylum policy, which has resulted in the lowest level of border migration in
Read More »Recent Supreme Court Ruling May Affect Fate of Pending DACA Litigation
After last month’s Supreme Court ruling that states did not have the right to sue the federal government over its immigration enforcement guidelines, defendants in the
Read More »Biden Administration Examining Treatment of Migrants in Texas
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is assessing whether to investigate Texas law enforcement officials for their alleged harsh border tactics. Go deeper: Several news outlets
Read More »Schools Not Shelters Act Passes the House
On July 20, the Schools Not Shelters Act (H.R. 3941) passed the House with 218 Republicans and 4 Democrats voting yes. The Schools Not Shelters Act would prohibit publicly
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