Bloomberg Law Practical Guidance: Employment, Professional Perspective – USCIS EB-1A Evidence Requirement Updates
The following was published in Bloomberg Law Practical Guidance (Nov. 9, 2023) and was written by Erickson Immigration Group senior managing attorney Christina Haines, and
Read More »Germany Skilled Worker Law Implementation Begins
The initial part of Germany’s new skilled worker law will take effect on November 18, 2023. From that date, changes to the rules for EU Blue Cards will take effect, among
Read More »Denmark Extends Residence for Refugees from Ukraine
The government of Denmark has decided that residence permits issued for people displaced from Ukraine can be extended until March 17, 2025. The Immigration Service will
Read More »Denmark Announces New Short-Term Work Permit Exemption
According to Danish business groups, from November 17, 2023, a new rule issued by the Danish Ministry of Immigration and Integration will exempt non-EU/EEA nationals employed
Read More »Border Controls for Slovakia Extended
Austria, Czechia, and Poland have extended internal border controls with Slovakia in response to increased irregular migration. Austria’s border controls with Slovakia
Read More »DHS to Supplement H-2B Cap for FY 2024
On Friday, November 3, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Labor (DOL), announced that it expects to make an additional 64,716 H-2B temporary
Read More »Thailand Announces Visa-Free Travel for India and Taiwan
The government of Thailand has announce a visa-free arrangement allowing Indian and Taiwanese tourists to enter Thailand for 30 day periods. This policy will come into effect
Read More »Australia Dept. of Home Affairs Issues Permanent Residence Fact Sheet
Australia’s Department of Home Affairs has issued a fact sheet addressing the anticipated changes to Australian Permanent Residency. To ensure temporary skilled workers
Read More »New Form I-9 Goes Into Effect
Effective November 1, 2023, all employers must use a new Form I-9. The revised version of the form was published on August 1, 2023, by US Citizenship and Immigration Services
Read More »Sweden Maintenance Requirement Takes Effect
As previously announced, effective November 1, 2023, Sweden’s maintenance requirement for foreign national workers has increased from SEK 13,000 to SEK 27,360, which is
Read More »Netherlands Passes Amendments Related to Taxes for Foreign Nationals Moving Expenses
On October 27, 2023, the Dutch House of Representatives passed two amendments to the 2024 Tax Plan which, if approved by the Senate, will further scale back the so-called
Read More »Israel Extends Certain Visa Validity During Ongoing Conflict
On October 29, 2023, Israel’s Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA) announced that all non-work visas due to expire within the next three months are extended
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