EU Entry/Exit System Targets October 2024 Start Date
The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES), the digital border system, is reported to start on October 6, 2024 subject to EU Member States confirming they are ready. Key Details The
Read More »USCIS Updates Guidance for Family-Based Immigrant Visas
USCIS issued guidance in the Policy Manual regarding family-based immigrant visa petitions (including Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative and, in limited situations,
Read More »Immigration Nerds Podcast | Cocina Libre: Immigrant Resistance Recipes
This new episode of the Immigration Nerds podcast invites listeners to pull up a chair as we talk about how the immigrant journey and story is shared by the bowl full through
Read More »Italy’s New ‘Out-of-Quota Work Permit’ Application Now Available Online
Non-EU nationals who have worked abroad for at least twelve months for Italian companies, or companies owned by Italian companies, can now work in Italy for those same
Read More »Finland Updates Salary Requirement for EU Blue Card Holders
Effective May 13, 2024, the Finland salary requirement for an EU Blue Card as a highly-qualified worker will be lowered to the same level as that for a residence permit as a
Read More »German Opportunity Card to Enter into Effect June 1
As of June 1, 2024, Germany’s “Opportunity Card” will come into effect as a core element of the Skilled Immigration Act. This temporary residence permit for
Read More »Immigration Updates with the Australian Federal Budget
The Australian government has released the 2024 Australian Federal Budget, which includes references to immigration requirements for certain visa categories. No legislation
Read More »The CIS Ombudsman Reminds DACA Status Holders to Renew as Early as Possible
On May 13, 2024, the Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) issued a reminder that individuals who need to renew their Deferred Action
Read More »San Francisco Asylum Office to Open Temporary Location in Oakland
The USCIS’ San Francisco Asylum Office is opening an additional temporary location in Oakland, California. Effective May 15, 2024, asylum applicants under the jurisdiction
Read More »Visa Extension for Certain Tourists to Thailand
The Thai Cabinet has resolved to extend the visa-free period for Indian and Taiwanese tourists. Effective Period: The extension is effective from May 11 to November 11, 2024,
Read More »The EU Council Temporarily Suspends Certain Visa Provisions for Ethiopian Nationals
On April 29, 2024, the EU Council temporarily suspended certain elements of the EU law that regulates the issuing of visas to Ethiopian nationals. In particular, it will no
Read More »Australia Pacific Engagement Visa Opens June 3
The Pacific Engagement Visa is a new permanent resident visa for participating countries across the Pacific and Timor-Leste which will deepen connections between Australia
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