China Announces Measures to Facilitate Immigration
China’s Ministry of Public Security has announced 12 measures to facilitate immigration and entry-exit applications. The measures, effective August 1, 2023, include the
Read More »Brazil and Mexico Agree to Mutual e-Visa System
The governments of Brazil and Mexico have agreed to establish a mutual e-visa system, with a view to eventually resuming the visa waiver agreement between the two countries.
Read More »Bipartisan Lawmakers Push Biden Admin for Faster Path to Green Cards
On Friday, July 28, a bipartisan group of 58 lawmakers sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Department of State Secretary
Read More »Russia E-Visa Now Available for EU and Schengen Area
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that European Union and Schengen Area nationals are now eligible for an e-visa to travel to Russia under facilitated rules
Read More »H-1B Cap-Subject Lottery Round 2 Complete
On Thursday, July 27, USCIS announced that it will need to select additional registrations to reach the FY 2024 H-1B cap-subject numerical allocations. The second round of
Read More »UK Home Office Updates for the EU Settlement Scheme
The UK Home Office issued new updates for the EU Settlement Scheme. New information for pre-settled status holders on what will happen to their status when it is due to
Read More »Immigration Nerds Podcast | The Food of Immigrants, Diplomacy by the Dish
We invite you to join us around the table to meet the immigrant chefs who celebrate their culture, share diverse cuisine, and nourish our communities. In our inaugural
Read More »DHS Issues Guidance for Stateless Noncitizens in the United States
On Tuesday, August 1, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), issued new guidance to assist stateless
Read More »New Form I-9 Available for Alternative Verification
The new version of Form I‑9, Employment Eligibility Verification is now available for use. This version contains changes to the form and instructions, including shortening
Read More »Portugal to Allow Certain Permanent Residence Permits to Renew Automatically
The Portuguese government announced that foreign nationals with a residence permit expiring by September 30, 2023, will be able to renew them automatically, instead of going
Read More »Spain to Allow Temporary Residence Permit Holders to Renew, Even After a 6-Month Absence
The Spanish Supreme Court has nullified a clause in Spain’s immigration rules which permitted the authorities to cancel a temporary residence permit if the holder spent
Read More »Saudi Arabia to Implement e-Visas for 12 More Countries
The Saudi Arabia general Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has issued a circular to airlines extending the replacement of visa stickers with printed e-visas to visas issued
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