USCIS Expands myProgress
On November 21, 2023, USCIS announced the availability of myProgress (formerly known as personalized processing times) for Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent
Read More »Launch Date for New Swedish Model
The Swedish Migration Agency announced the end of the Fast Track company registration program effective December 15, 2023. All applications that are filed before then will be
Read More »Australia Company-Sponsored Permanent Residence Changes to Come Into Effect
The proposed changes to Australian company-sponsored permanent residence will come into effect on November 25, 2023. From that date to qualify under the Subclass 186
Read More »Nigeria Expat Quota Reports Must be Submitted though e-CITIBIZ
The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Interior (FMI) has announced that, effective November 8, 2023, all companies holding expatriate quota positions must submit their monthly
Read More »Kenya Increases Immigration Fees
On November 7, 2023, the Kenyan Department for Immigration and Citizen Services (DICS) published increased fees for immigration services, including for work permits, visas
Read More »India Resumes eVisa Services for Canadian Citizens
Effective November 22, 2023, the consular posts of India in Canada have resumed the eVisa service for all eligible Canadian citizens holding ordinary passports. On October
Read More »China Expands Visa-Free Transit Policy
China has extended its 72/144-hour transit visa-free policies to visitors from seven more countries. From November 17 nationals from Norway, and from December 1, nationals
Read More »Australia Ends COVID-19 Concession Period
Australia’s Department of Home Affairs has announced that the COVID-19 concession period will cease on November 25, 2023. The concession period is no longer relevant
Read More »Immigration Nerds Podcast | Realizing the Full Costs of the Green Card Backlog
On this episode of Immigration Nerd Podcast we discuss the US Green Card system backlog of 7.6 million individuals waiting for lawful permanent residency and a new report
Read More »Peru Regularization Deadline Passes; New Digital Nomad Visa is Announced
Peru’s deadline to initiate the online immigration regularization procedure passed on November 10, 2023. During the previous six months, foreign nationals in Peru
Read More »Israel Announces Special Measures for Certain Foreign Workers
The ongoing security and conflict situation in Israel has prompted the Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA) to issue extensions and exceptions for certain foreign
Read More »EU Council Adopts Online Visa Plan
On November 13, 2023, the European Council adopted new rules allowing people who plan to travel to the Schengen area to apply online for a visa. The two regulations adopted
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