Finland Announces Certain non-EU Nationals are No Longer Eligible for Temporary Protection
Effective September 7, 2023, Finland will not issue residence permits on the basis of temporary protection to third-country nationals and stateless persons who have resided
Read More »EU Adopts More Favorable Visa Rules for Kuwaiti Nationals
On September 8, 2023, the European Commission adopted more favorable rules for Kuwaiti nationals on the issuing of Schengen multiple-entry visas with longer validity. Kuwaiti
Read More »Costa Rica to Permit Longer Stays for Certain Countries
Effective September 8, 2023, a new law has increased the maximum stay period for nationals in the 60 countries in “Group One” from 90 days to 180 days. Group One
Read More »Canada to Re-Open Parents and Grandparents Program
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that it will accept up to 15,000 complete applications for sponsorship under the Parents and Grandparents
Read More »Brazil Introduces New Visa for Portuguese Speakers
A new Brazil InterMinisterial Ordinance regulates the granting of temporary visas and residence permits to nationals of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP),
Read More »Mexico Lifts Suspension on Deadlines and Statutory Periods
Mexico’s COVID-19 related flexibilities will end on September 19, 2023. The government of Mexico, during the pandemic, suspended legal deadlines, statutory periods and
Read More »USCIS Temporary Final Rule on Translation Services Expires
Starting September 13, 2023, affirmative asylum applicants must bring an interpreter to their asylum interview if they are not fluent in English or wish to proceed with their
Read More »USCIS Updates Policy Manual Related to Certain EB-1 Visas
Effective September 12, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) issued updated policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify the types of evidence
Read More »DHS Extends the Re-Registration Period for TPS for Certain Countries
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is extending from 60 days to 18 months the period to re-register for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) under the designations of El
Read More »UAE Lifts Visa Ban on Nigerian Nationals
The United Arab Emirates has lifted the visa ban previously imposed on Nigerian travelers. The visa ban was put into effect in October 2022. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Read More »DHS Extends and Redesignates TPS for South Sudan
On September 5, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the extension and redesignation of South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months,
Read More »State Department Issues Diversity Visa Updates
As of September 7, 2023, the Department of State has issued all available Diversity Visas for the 2023 DV Program. The Diversity Visa (DV) program awards up to 55,000
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