Hong Kong Talent Engage Office Opens
The Hong Kong Talent Engage (HKTE) office opened in Hong Kong on October 30, 2023. Following the launch of the Hong Kong Talent Engage (HKTE) online platform last year, the
Read More »Switzerland Extends Status for Ukrainians
On November 1, 2023, the Federal Council decided not to lift the protection status S for Ukrainian refugees before March 4, 2025, unless the situation changes fundamentally
Read More »Bolivia Added to List of Eligible H-2A and H-2B Countries
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the Department of State (DOS), has announced the lists of countries whose nationals are eligible to
Read More »December 2023 Visa Bulletin Released
In the December 2023 Visa Bulletin, Final Action Dates for EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 Worldwide (All Other) remain unchanged. EB-2 and EB-3 China advance 22 days. EB-1, EB-2,
Read More »Bloomberg Law Practical Guidance: Employment, Professional Perspective – USCIS EB-1A Evidence Requirement Updates
The following was published in Bloomberg Law Practical Guidance (Nov. 9, 2023) and was written by Erickson Immigration Group senior managing attorney Christina Haines, and
Read More »Germany Skilled Worker Law Implementation Begins
The initial part of Germany’s new skilled worker law will take effect on November 18, 2023. From that date, changes to the rules for EU Blue Cards will take effect, among
Read More »Denmark Extends Residence for Refugees from Ukraine
The government of Denmark has decided that residence permits issued for people displaced from Ukraine can be extended until March 17, 2025. The Immigration Service will
Read More »Denmark Announces New Short-Term Work Permit Exemption
According to Danish business groups, from November 17, 2023, a new rule issued by the Danish Ministry of Immigration and Integration will exempt non-EU/EEA nationals employed
Read More »Border Controls for Slovakia Extended
Austria, Czechia, and Poland have extended internal border controls with Slovakia in response to increased irregular migration. Austria’s border controls with Slovakia
Read More »DHS to Supplement H-2B Cap for FY 2024
On Friday, November 3, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Labor (DOL), announced that it expects to make an additional 64,716 H-2B temporary
Read More »Thailand Announces Visa-Free Travel for India and Taiwan
The government of Thailand has announce a visa-free arrangement allowing Indian and Taiwanese tourists to enter Thailand for 30 day periods. This policy will come into effect
Read More »Australia Dept. of Home Affairs Issues Permanent Residence Fact Sheet
Australia’s Department of Home Affairs has issued a fact sheet addressing the anticipated changes to Australian Permanent Residency. To ensure temporary skilled workers
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