Philippines NBI Clearance Waived for PEZA Visa Holders
The submission of a valid NBI clearance prior to securing the Emigration Certificate Clearance (ECC) shall be waived for those PEZA Visa holders who upon application of
Read More »USCIS Facilitates Easier Change of Address Process Online
On September 28, USCIS launched a new Enterprise Change of Address (E-COA) self-service tool to allow customers to update their address with USCIS more easily. What to
Read More »Changes in Polish Visa Processing
According to information provided by the Polish Foreign Ministry, cooperation with all the external visa providers will be terminated. Polish visa applications submitted by
Read More »EU Postpones ETIAS Launch to Mid-2025
According to sources, the EU has postponed the launch of the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) until at least May 2025. Reports blame the delays of
Read More »EU Extends Temporary Protection for Ukraine to 2025
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, the EU is extending the temporary benefits for Ukrainian citizens and other people displaced by the invasion. The EU Council
Read More »USCIS Updates Guidance on the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022
On October 11, USCIS issued additional guidance on its interpretation of changes to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) made by
Read More »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:
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