US | State Department Visa Issuances Increase
According to data from the State Department, the number of visas issued has rebounded from COVID-19 pandemic lows. Still, they have not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels.
Read More »US | Diversity Visa Lottery Opens
Applications for the U.S. Diversity Immigrant Visa Program have opened, and entrants have until Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at noon EST to register online at the State
Read More »November 2022 Visa Bulletin Released
Highlights In the November 2022 Visa Bulletin, EB-1 remains current for all countries. EB-2 and EB-3 for China and India remain unchanged from the previous visa bulletin.
Read More »US | Biden Administration Issues Final H-2A Rule
The Biden administration finalized a rule expanding federal authority to improve working conditions for migrant workers on H-2A agricultural visas and stop abusive employers
Read More »US | Enforcement Activities Suspended at Hurricane Ian Relief Sites
The Department of Homeland Security announced it would not conduct immigration enforcement at sites providing emergency relief following Hurricane Ian. According to the
Read More »Immigration Services for Individuals Affected by Natural Disasters
The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services offers immigration services for people affected by natural disasters, including flooding,
Read More »US | Court Rules DACA Illegal, but Maintains Benefits for Current Dreamers
Late on Wednesday, October 5, the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court’s ruling determining the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program
Read More »US | Civil Surgeon Signature Temporary Waiver Extended
On September 29, USCIS announced that it was extending the temporary waiver for the 60-day civil surgeon requirement. The policy requires that civil surgeons sign Form I-693,
Read More »US | USCIS Extends Green Card Validity Extension to 24 Months for Green Card Renewals
From September 26, USCIS will automatically extend the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (Green Cards) to 24 months for lawful permanent residents who file Form I-90,
Read More »US | DHS Extends and Resdesignates TPS for Burma
On Monday, September 26, the Department of Homeland Security announced the extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Burma for 18 months. The
Read More »US | President Biden Commits to Admitting 125,000 Refugees in FY23
In a White House memo, President Joe Biden announced the planned refugee admissions for FY 2023 and the allocation by region. In the memo, Biden states that the United States
Read More »Japan | Government Announces the Return of Visa-Free Travel
The Japanese government has announced significant changes to its travel and COVID-19 policy, to begin on October 11, 2022. Travel Changes | ALL visa-waiver nationals are
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