Singapore | Passport-Free Departures from 2024
At the Singapore Expo on Friday, May 5, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) previewed several technological and procedural advancements that would be implemented
Read More »Canada’s Immigration Opportunity with Ruairi Spillane, CEO of Moving2Canada
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Read More »US Ends Border COVID Vaccination Requirements
On May 1, the White House and Department of Homeland Security released statements regarding the end of COVID-19 vaccination requirements for federal employees, international
Read More »USCIS Issues Tips for Supporters of Uniting for Ukraine and the Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans
USCIS issued tips for submitting Form I-134A, Online Request to be a Supporter and Declaration of Financial Support. The agency noted it had received multiple duplicate
Read More »Denmark Extends Deadline for Britons Applying for Residence
Britons who have resided in Denmark since before December 31, 2022, and submitted their residence permit application after the initial deadline of December 31, 2021, will
Read More »Canada IRCC Labor Force Strike Ends
As of May 1, 2023, at 9 am ET, striking workers from the IRCC and ESDC have been asked to return to work as a tentative deal has been reached between the government and the
Read More »US Embassy India Updates Visa Renewal Interview Waiver Guidance
The US Embassy in India tweeted an update regarding U.S. visa renewals: “Travelers with “clearance received” or “department authorization” on
Read More »USCIS Releases FY24 H-1B Initial Registration Data
On March 27, 2023, USCIS announced it had received enough electronic registrations during the initial registration period to reach the fiscal year (FY) 2024 H-1B numerical
Read More »Poland to Extend Temporary Protection for Ukrainians
The government of Poland is planning an extension of temporary protection for Ukrainian citizens. The planned changes include: Temporary protection is extended until March 4,
Read More »Israel and Japan Introduce “Holiday-Work Visa”
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, Israel and Japan agreed to a “holiday-work” visa, which would allow people from Israel and Japan, ages 18-30 years old, to travel
Read More »US to Open Regional Processing Centers in Central America
Senior Biden administration officials announced that the United States would open regional processing centers to prescreen refugees for admission in Colombia and Guatemala.
Read More »Philippines | eTravel System Requirement started on April 15, 2023
With effect from April 15, 2023, the Bureau of Immigration (BOI) will require all inbound and outbound travelers, regardless if they arrive by air or sea, to complete a
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