UK and Türkiye Partner on Immigration
The governments of the UK and Türkiye announced a partnered effort to address migration. Highlights Turkish law enforcement officers will step up joint operations to tackle
Read More »September 2023 Visa Bulletin Released
In the September 2023 Visa Bulletin, Final action dates for EB-1 and EB-3 Worldwide (All Other) remain unchanged. EB-2 Worldwide (All Other) advances 3 months. EB-1 and
Read More »Greece Golden Visa Minimum Doubles
In December 2022, it was announced that the investment minimum for Greece’s Residency by Investment scheme would increase from €250,000 to €500,00 to obtain a
Read More »The UK Ukraine Extension Scheme Eligibility Window is Extended
The Ukraine Extension Scheme is open to some Ukrainian nationals and their family members who have, or previously had, permission to be in the UK. The eligibility window now
Read More »DHS Requests Public Comments on Non-E-Verify Remote Form I-9 Examination Pilot
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a notice in the Federal Register on Thursday, August 3, requesting public comments on the proposed pilot program to allow
Read More »EU Migration Reforms Delayed
On July 26, 2023, the representatives of the 27 European Union member states met to discuss the rules for migration and asylum but failed to come to an agreement on key
Read More »Immigration Processing Delays Expected in Egypt
Egypt’s Ministry of Manpower and other select government agencies will work remotely every Sunday through August. As a result, processing times for work permits are
Read More »Certain Foreign National Minors May be Eligible for Residence in Japan
On Friday, August 4, 2023, Japan’s Justice Ministry announced that non-Japanese minors born, raised, and educated in Japan may be eligible for special permission to
Read More »China Reinstates Multi-Entry Visa for US and Canada
US and Canadian citizens with a 10-year multi-entry visa for China issued before March 28, 2020, can again use their visas. Visa holders can apply for a three-year extension
Read More »USCIS Changes Receipt for L-1 Intracompany Transferees
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced changes to the way it issues receipts for L-1 nonimmigrant intracompany transferees (executives, managers or
Read More »State Dept. Decreases ESTA Validity Period for Hungarian Passport Holders
The US Department of State has notified the government of Hungary that, effective August 1, 2023, the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) validity period for
Read More »UK Issues Stricter ‘Good Character’ Standards
Effective July 31, 2023, the UK government has introduced stricter “good character” rules for citizenship applications from convicted criminals who have received prison
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