Israel | Grant Program for Ukrainian Refugees to End
Israel’s temporary order authorizing a monthly “adjustment grant” for new immigrants fleeing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will end in February. The
Read More »China Suspends Short-Term Visa Ban for Japanese and South Korean Nationals
On January 10, the government of China announced it would temporarily suspend issuing short-term visas to Japanese and South Korean nationals. This suspension results from
Read More »UK | Passport Fees to Increase in February
The UK Government will increase passport renewal fees from February 2, 2023. Fees for a standard UK-made online application will increase from £75.50 to £82.50 for adults
Read More »US | USCIS Announces Final Phase of Premium Processing Expansion for EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions
USCIS is implementing the final phase of the premium processing expansion for Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, under the EB-1 and EB-2 classifications. This
Read More »US | Extends and Redesignates TPS for Somalia
On Thursday, January 12, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security announced the extension and redesignation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months.
Read More »UAE | Video Conference System Launches for Visa Processing
The United Arab Emirates General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA) will offer a video conferencing system to complete the visa application
Read More »Erickson in the News | A proposed H-1B visa fee increase threatens to kneecap Silicon Valley’s ability to hire the foreign talent it needs to compete
By Paayal Zaveri Strict rules around the system for H-1B visas — which the tech industry relies on to hire skilled foreign workers to fill critical roles in fields like
Read More »US | Fall 2022 Unified Regulatory Agenda
Last week, the Biden administration released its regulatory agenda outlining its plans to issue rules and regulations across federal agencies. Relevant proposals impacting
Read More »Thailand | Health Measures Updated for Travelers
The government of Thailand has announced new public health requirements for travelers, effective January 10, 2023. Key Changes Proof of vaccination is no longer required.
Read More »Japan | Temporary Measures for Travelers from China
Japan is applying temporary measures to those entering Japan from China. After 00:00 JST on January 12, 2023, all those entering Japan via a direct flight from China
Read More »Biden Administration Announces New Border Measures and Programs
On Thursday, January 5, the White House announced new immigration enforcement measures for the U.S. southern border. The efforts expand and expedite legal pathways for
Read More »Germany | Right to Residence Begins
From January 1, 2023, new immigration laws come into effect in Germany. Highlights Right to Residence gives nearly 140,000 foreign nationals living in Germany under a
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