Automatic 2-Year Extension for Pre-Settled Status under the EU Settlement Scheme
As confirmed in the UK Parliament on July 17, 2023, from September 2023 people with pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) will automatically have their
Read More »Canada Announces New Permanent Residency Pathway for Ukrainians
On July 15, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced a new pathway for Ukrainians to help keep families together. Starting
Read More »New UK & Canada Youth Mobility Arrangement Announced
On July 14, 2023, a new Canada–United Kingdom (UK) Youth Mobility Arrangement was announced. The new arrangement builds on an existing youth mobility partnership that began
Read More »LMIAs Destined for Saskatchewan
As of July 31, 2023, employers that want to hire a TFW requiring a LMIA in Saskatchewan must include a copy of a valid provincial certificate of registration, or proof of
Read More »Canada H-1B Holder Work Permit Application Meets Quota in 48 Hours
The Immigration, Refugee, Citizenship Canada H-1B Visa Holder Work Permit application opened on Sunday, July 16, and by midnight on Monday, July 17, the application closed as
Read More »Court Upholds Dismissal of Suit Alleging Immigration-Based Discrimination In Hiring
On July 10, the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a lower court’s decision that the 1866 Civil Rights Act, which, among other things, prohibits
Read More »DHS Announces a New Family Reunification Parole Process for Central Americans and Colombians
On July 7, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new family reunification parole process for nationals from Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras
Read More »Employers Urge Biden to Extend I-9 Remote Verification As August 30 Deadline Looms
Employers concerned about their ability to complete the I-9 employment verification in person before the August 30 deadline are urging the Biden administration to extend the
Read More »Australia’s Annual High Income Threshold Increases
Australia’s Fair Work Commission has published its annual increase to the High Income Threshold. Applicants for company sponsored permanent via the Temporary Residence
Read More »USCIS Expands myProgress for Form I-765 and I-131
US Citizenship and Immigration has announced the expansion of myProgress to Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization and Form I-131, Application for Travel
Read More »UK Immigration Fee Increases Announced
The UK government has announced substantial increases in immigration fees, as part of its plan to fund pay increases for public sector workers. By the Numbers The immigration
Read More »Slovenia Requires New Residence Permit Cards
The government has announced that certain old-style laminated residence permits issued before February 14, 2022, can be used until they expire, but no later than August 3,
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