Bicameral Group of Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce the Afghan Adjustment Act
The Afghan Adjustment Act of 2023 was introduced in the House and Senate through bipartisan efforts. The House bill, H.R. 4627, was introduced by Rep. Mariannette
Read More »USCIS Updates Policy Manual Regarding Form I-485
On July 20, USCIS announced an update to their Policy Manual to help applicants for adjustment of status identify if they could be barred from adjustment based on a finding
Read More »USCIS Updates Visa Availability Approach for Immigrant Investors
Last week, USCIS announced an update to the visa availability approach for Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Investor. The new policy is intended to reduce backlogs and
Read More »DHS Considers Digital Versions of Immigration and Travel Credentials
The Department of Homeland Security is pursuing initial steps with private sector partners to build infrastructure to store digital versions of travel and immigration
Read More »DHS Announces Remote I-9 Verification Alternative to Physical Document Examination
On July 25, DHS will publish a final rule amending the I-9 regulations to allow E-Verify employers in good standing to remotely examine new hires’ employment documents.
Read More »Israel to Permit Entry to All US Citizens at Ports of Entry
Last week, Ambassadors from the U.S. and Israel signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to set conditions for Israel to enter the U.S. Visa Waiver Program. The MOU will
Read More »UK Ends Visa Free Travel for Dominica, Honduras, Namibia, Timor-Leste, and Vanuatu
On July 19, 2023, the UK Home Office imposed a visa requirement on nationals of Dominica, Honduras, Namibia, Timor-Leste, and Vanuatu, effective 3pm on July 19, 2023.
Read More »UK Home Office Issues Immigration Rule Changes
On July 17, 2023, the UK Home Office published a statement of changes to the immigration rules. According to the accompanying explanatory memorandum. Below are highlights of
Read More »Russia Changes Requirements for Highly Qualified Specialists
According to a new Russian law dated July 10, 2023, the expected change to the minimum salary level for highly qualified specialists (HQS) will take effect on March 1, 2024.
Read More »Poland Ends State of Epidemic Emergency
On July 1, 2023, Poland’s government cancelled the state of epidemic emergency and, as a result, the following COVID-related immigration extensions and other
Read More »Philippines Launches Online Immigration Platform
The Philippines Bureau of Immigration (BI) has launched its eServices platform. Available services include: waiver of exclusion grounds for arriving unaccompanied minors
Read More »Oman Issues Wage Protection Decree
The Oman Ministry of Labour has issued a decree on the Wages Protection System (WPS), effective July 10, 2023, requiring private sector employers to transfer workers’ wages
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