Cyprus Changes Citizenship Rules
On November 30, 2023, the Cyprus parliament passed amendments to the Civil Registry Law designed to encourage highly skilled workers to apply for citizenship in Cyprus.
Read More »Canada Increases Inadmissibility Fees
Effective December 1, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has increased the fees for foreign nationals applying to regain their status or to return to
Read More »Canada Extends Deadline for Permanent Residence Applications
According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), some applicants for permanent residence through Express Entry have been unable to submit their applications
Read More »Canada Opens New Global Immigration Processing Center in Romania
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the launch of a new global operations center in Romania. The new center is located within the Embassy of
Read More »January 2024 Visa Bulletin Released
In the January 2024 Visa Bulletin, Final Action Dates for EB-2, and EB-3 Worldwide (All Other) advance. EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 China advance. EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 Final Action
Read More »Fall 2023 Unified Regulatory Agenda Released
The Biden Administration released its Fall 2023 Unified Regulatory Agenda. The agenda provides the public with notice of the Executive Branch’s plan to issue agency rules
Read More »Immigration Nerds Podcast | From COP28: Climate Migration, A Global Challenge
On this episode of the Immigration Nerds Podcast we discuss the issue of climate migration. Host Lauren Clarke is joined by Erickson Immigration Group Partner Hiba Anver and
Read More »Brazil eVisa Platform Opens
Effective December 1, 2023, the electronic visa system for nationals of Australia, Canada and the United States is operational. Nationals of these countries can apply now
Read More »Malaysia Requires Digital Arrival Card for All Foreign Nationals
Effective December 1, 2023, the Immigration Department of Malaysia will require foreign nationals to complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) for entry to Malaysia.
Read More »Estonia Residence Permit Appointment Booking Opens
Effective November 27, 2023, applicants can book appointments for submitting applications in December for Etonian residence permits on the basis of the 2024 immigration
Read More »UK Home Office Announces Plans to Cut Migration
On Monday, December 4, 2023, the UK Home Secretary announced a plan that would result in the country’s largest reduction in net migration. The plan focuses on
Read More »Domestic Visa Stamping Pilot Expected to Begin in January
The State Department announced that a limited number of H-1B workers will be able to renew their visas in the U.S. through the H-1B domestic visa renewal pilot as soon as
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