Israel Designated into the US Visa Waiver Program
On Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security and Department of State announced the designation of Israel into the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). By November 30, 2023, the
Read More »USCIS Increases EAD Validity Period for Certain Categories
USCIS is updating guidance in its Policy Manual to increase the maximum available validity period to 5 years for initial and renewal Employment Authorization Documents
Read More »USCIS Encourages Green Card Applicants to Respond to RFEs Before End of FY2023
USCIS, on September 25, has sent out guidance regarding employment-based visa green card applicants who receive a request for evidence for the Form I-693, Report of
Read More »USCIS to Waive Biometric Services Fee for Form I-539
Beginning Oct. 1, USCIS is exempting the $85 biometric services fee as part of the application process for Form I-539. Applicants do not need to pay the fee if their
Read More »Alejandra Zapatero Named to the Lawyers on the Fast Track by the California Legal Awards
The Recorder (Law.com) has announced the 2023 California Legal Awards, honoring Alejandra Zapatero, a partner and shareholder of Erickson Immigration Group (EIG), with the
Read More »Irish Resident Permit Cards for Temporary Protection Beneficiaries
The Department of Justice has begun a project to issue Irish Resident Permit (IRP) cards to beneficiaries of Temporary Protection in a phased manner. The Department of
Read More »Finland Immigration Service Points Can Now be used by Citizenship Applicants and Others
Effective immediately, individuals can avoid visiting a service point of the Finnish Immigration Service in more circumstances. Customers are no longer required to visit a
Read More »Denmark Extends Deadline for Brexit Residence Applications
The deadline for submission of applications for residence documents under the Withdrawal Agreement between EU and the United Kingdom has been extended to December 31, 2023.
Read More »Czechia Updates Medical Insurance Requirements
Effective September 20, 2023, foreign national applicants for a long-term visa or stay are permitted to arrange comprehensive travel and medical insurance with any insurance
Read More »China Simplifies Visa Form
Effective September 20, 2023, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has optimized the visa application form, reducing the amount of information required. For example, the
Read More »IRCC Announces Permanent Residence Invitations for Transport Workers
On September 18, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the first round of invitations for transport occupations through category-based selection in
Read More »EIG Alert: Government Shutdown Watch
After failing to reach consensus on a defense spending bill, Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) sent members home for the long weekend. The House is expected to
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