USCIS Updates Policy Guidance Related to Voter Registration for Newly Naturalized Citizens
USCIS is updating guidance in its Policy Manual to provide clarification on voter registration access at their administrative naturalization ceremonies. The updated guidance:
Read More »Italy Issues 40,000 New Quotas for Seasonal Workers
On August 14, 2023, the Italian government published a supplementary decree which makes available 40,000 new quotas for seasonal workers in the agricultural sector and the
Read More »Czech Republic Launches Digital Nomad Visa
Effective immediately, the Czech Republic government has approved a fast-track digital nomad visa procedure, focused on highly qualified IT professionals from eight countries
Read More »Taiwan NIA Issues APRC Revisions
The Taiwan National Immigration Agency has issued recent changes, some with immediate effect. Key points of revision Regulations before revision Regulations after revision
Read More »U.S. Recommends Citizens Immediately Leave Belarus and Avoid Travel
On August 21, 2023, the U.S. Embassy in Belarus urged Americans to leave the country immediately due to increased Russian troops in Belarus and the potential spillover from
Read More »Vietnam Introduces a New E-Visa System
Effective August 15, 2023, the Vietnamese government has introduced a new electronic visa (e-visa) system, available to travellers of all nationalities. Previously, this was
Read More »New Zealand to Review the Accredited Employer Work Visa
The Minister of Immigration has announced an independent review into the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV). Details and timings of the review will be announced later.
Read More »German Mission in India Announces Longer Wait Times
The German Missions in India have announced that longer waiting times for appointments and longer visa processing times currently apply, due to increased demand.
Read More »Singapore S Pass Qualifying Salaries to be Revised from September 1
As announced last year Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will continue to raise the qualifying salaries and levies for S Pass. These changes were first introduced
Read More »USCIS Launches Online Form to Request a Field Office Appointment
On August 21, 2023, the USCIS launched an online form for individuals, including applicants, attorneys, and accredited representatives, to request an in-person appointment
Read More »DHS Extends and Redesignates TPS for Sudan
On August 18, DHS announced an extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Sudan until at least April 2025, due to ongoing armed conflict and
Read More »DHS Extends and Redesignates TPS for Ukraine
On August 18, DHS today announced an extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukraine until at least April 2025, due to ongoing armed conflict and
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