Portuguese Nationals Now Eligible for US E1/E2 Visas through the AMIGOS Act
The U.S. Embassy Lisbon announced the full implementation of the Advancing Mutual Interests and Growing our Success (AMIGOS) Act , signed by President Biden in December
Read More »USCIS Extends Employment Authorization Documents under Temporary Protected Status Designations of El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua and Sudan
USCIS is extending the validity of certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries under the designations of El
Read More »Japan to Introduce Online Travel Authorization System
On June 21, the government of Japan announced a forthcoming new online system for visa-exempt visitors to obtain travel authorization. The online system is part of a larger
Read More »Australia Announces Changes to Visa Conditions 8107, 8607 and 8608 from July 1
From July 1, 2024, visa conditions 8107, 8607 and 8608 are changing in response to the Australian Governments Migration Strategy. These changes address the
Read More »Finland to Use Automated Monitoring of Certain Residence Permits
The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) has announced that it will start using automated post-decision monitoring of specialists’ residence permits from June 17, 2024. Key
Read More »EIG Alert: Biden Administration’s New Visa Actions for Undocumented Spouses & Dreamers
Today, June 18, 2024, the Biden Administration announced two new actions to promote family unity and facilitate employment-based visas for certain eligible individuals,
Read More »Poland Extends Right to Stay for Ukrainians
The Polish government’s amendment to the Act on Assistance to the Citizens of Ukraine related to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine is waiting for the President’s
Read More »USCIS Policy Manual Guidance for Certain Naturalized U.S. Citizens
USCIS is issuing guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual that interprets that the confidentiality protections under 8 U.S.C. 1367 end at naturalization, which will allow
Read More »Australia Announces New Restrictions for Transferring to a Student Visa
From July 1, 2024, Temporary Graduate, Visitor and Maritime Crew visa holders will be unable to apply for a Student visa while in Australia. In addition to existing visas
Read More »Australian Working Holiday Visa for UK Passport Holders
From July 1, 2024, UK passport holders can be granted up to three separate Working Holiday visas without having to meet any specified work requirements. Key Information These
Read More »EU Council Welcomes Proposal to Extend Temporary Protection
In a statement on June 13, 2024, the EU Council welcomed the proposal to extend the temporary protection for the more than 4 million Ukrainians fleeing from Russia’s war of
Read More »USCIS Updates Policy Manual Regarding Hague Adoption Convention Process
On June 14, 2024, USCIS updated the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify how prospective adoptive parents (PAPs) can adopt a child through the Hague Adoption Convention process.
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