Developments We’re Following: Malaysia iKad Reinstatement
Reportedly, the Malaysian government will reinstate issuance of iKad for Employment Pass (EP) holders. The iKad for EP holders was suspended effective July 17, 2023.
Read More »Sweden Blue Card Threshold Update
From August 28, 2023, the salary threshold for the Sweden Blue Card is 57,450 SEK/month. The EU Blue Card gives citizens of a non-EU country the right to live and work in
Read More »Sweden Announces New Salary Threshold for Work Permits
The new threshold for a work permit in Sweden will be 27 360 SEK/month. The changes are proposed to enter into force on November 1, 2023. Full time or part time will not be
Read More »DHS Announces Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding H-2A and H-2B Programs
On September 18, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would modernize and improve the H-2A temporary agricultural
Read More »China to Add New Functions for Foreign Nationals to Online Immigration Platform
According to China’s National Immigration Administration (NIA), starting from October 9, 2023, the government service platform of NIA will add more functions for
Read More »China Announces New Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card
The National Immigration Administration of China (NIA) held a news conference on September 15 to announce a new version of the Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card of the
Read More »Italy to Increase Migrant Detention Periods
The Italian government, following an ongoing surge of migrant arrivals, will pass a measure to increase the period of migrant detainment ensuring that people who will not be
Read More »Judge Rules DACA is Unlawful but Allows Current DACA Recipients to Maintain Status
On September 13, Federal Judge Andrew Hanen of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas ruled that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program
Read More »UK Planned Increase for Immigration Fees to take Effect October 2023
Subject to UK Parliamentary approval, the immigration and nationality fees will increase from October 4, 2023. In July, the government announced a 15% increase in the cost of
Read More »October 2023 Visa Bulletin Released
In the October 2023 Visa Bulletin, Final action dates for EB-1 Worldwide (All Other) will be current. EB-2 and EB-3 Worldwide (All Other) also advance. EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3
Read More »Sweden Introduces New Work Permit Process
The Swedish Migration Agency has decided to introduce a new model for handling work permit-related matters. It is also establishing units for international recruitment. In
Read More »Slovakia’s Border and Foreign Police Offices Closed for Most of September
From September 11-30, 2023, Slovakia’s Border and Foreign Police offices will be closed and most immigration processing will be suspended. The only applications which
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