Israel — Visa and Immigration Processing, Travel, and Security
Erickson Immigration Group is closely monitoring the security situation in Israel following the events which unfolded over the weekend. This situation is expected to be
Read More »November 2023 Visa Bulletin Released
In the November 2023 Visa Bulletin, Final Action Dates for EB-1 and EB-3 Worldwide (All Other) remain unchanged. EB-2 Worldwide (All Other) advances seven days. EB-1, EB-2,
Read More »Biden Administration Announces New Southern Border Wall Construction
President Biden announced that DHS will add around 17 miles of barriers along the border between the Rio Grande and Texas, bypassing environmental and conservation laws to
Read More »DHS Extends and Redesignates TPS for Cameroon
On October 6, the Biden administration announced it would extend and redesignate TPS for Cameroon, extending removal protections and work authorization. The redesignation
Read More »UK Report on Shortage Occupation List
The UK Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has published a report recommending the abolition of the Shortage Occupation List (SOL). In the interim, the MAC has recommended
Read More »South Africa Updates the Critical Skills List
On October 2, 2023, the government of South Africa published an updated Critical Skills list in the Government Gazette. Two new occupations have been added to the list:
Read More »New Zealand Pacific Access Category and Samoan Quota Ballot Draws
The ballot draws for the Pacific Access Category (PAC) and Samoan Quota (SQ) to select who will be invited to apply for residence in New Zealand will happen on October 6,
Read More »New Zealand New Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa to Open
On October 9, 2023, New Zealand’s Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa will open, with a simplified points system that sets a clear skills threshold for residence and
Read More »Italy Passes 2023-2025 Quota Decree into Law
On October 3, 2023, Italy published a three-year immigration Decree with a quota of 452,000 non-EU nationals permitted to enter for work between 2023 and 2025. In the past,
Read More »Denmark Updates Positive List for People with Higher Education
SIRI has updated the Positive List for people with a higher education. The updated job titles on the list are based on the Regional Labour Market Councils additions. The new
Read More »Canada to not Require Upfront Medical Exam for Express Entry
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), effective October 1, 2023, will no longer require applicants for permanent residence via Express Entry to undergo an
Read More »Belgium Regional Updates for Shortage Occupation List
Effective October 1, 2023, the shortage occupation list in Wallonia has been updated, with seven occupations removed: carpenter, cook, chef cook, credit analyst, fountain
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