USCIS Adopts DOL Definition of “Science or Art”
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is issuing policy guidance (PDF, 321.14 KB) in the USCIS Policy Manual to add the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) definition of
Read More »May 2024 Visa Bulletin Released
In the May 2024 Visa Bulletin, Final Action Dates for EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 Worldwide (All Other), China and India remain unchanged. USCIS has indicated they will accept
Read More »Italy Launches Digital Nomad Visa
From April 5, 2024, the Italian Digital Nomad Visa and Digital Nomad Immigration Permit (permesso di soggiorno) is available for applicants. The visa is open to remote
Read More »Spain Ends Golden Visa Program
Spain will end it’s Golden Visa program, which allowed non-EU nationals to obtain a visa through property investments. Individuals who invested at least 500,000 euros
Read More »DHS Publishes Final Rule to Remove Obsolete Procedures for the F, J, and M Nonimmigrants
On April 2, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Final Rule in the Federal Register, Removal of Obsolete Procedures and Requirements Related to F, J,
Read More »Jobs and Skills Australia to Develop New Core Skills Occupations List
Australia’s Department of Home Affairs has tasked Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) to develop a new Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL). The CSOL will become the basis
Read More »Italy Launches Priority System for Passport Requests
On April 5, 2024, the government of Italy introduced a new online priority processing system for urgent passport requests. The new system, the Agenda Prioritaria (or
Read More »USCIS Releases Fact Sheet on Processing Time Progress
USCIS published a new fact sheet on its progress in reducing processing times across different forms. Some notable median processing time improvements include: 3.6 months
Read More »New Zealand Announces Immediate Changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa
On April 7, 2024, the government announced immediate changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV). The changes apply to existing AEWV holders, new applicants, and
Read More »Change in Stamp 4 Eligibility Criteria
The government of Ireland has reverted to the original stamp 4 eligibility process – foreign national employees residing in the State on a Stamp 1 are eligible for a
Read More »Changes in Irish Resident Permit Registration and Renewals
With effect from April 8, 2024, the first-time registration of Irish residence permissions for customers based in Meath, Kildare, and Wicklow will be carried out at the
Read More »New Zealand’s New Pathway for Secondary Teachers
From May 2024, secondary school teachers in New Zealand move to the Straight to Residence pathway on the Green List of in-demand roles. This move helps fill the likely
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