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We invite you to join us around the table to meet the immigrant chefs who celebrate their culture, share diverse cuisine, and nourish our communities. In our inaugural
Read More »DHS Issues Guidance for Stateless Noncitizens in the United States
On Tuesday, August 1, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), issued new guidance to assist stateless
Read More »New Form I-9 Available for Alternative Verification
The new version of Form I‑9, Employment Eligibility Verification is now available for use. This version contains changes to the form and instructions, including shortening
Read More »Portugal to Allow Certain Permanent Residence Permits to Renew Automatically
The Portuguese government announced that foreign nationals with a residence permit expiring by September 30, 2023, will be able to renew them automatically, instead of going
Read More »Spain to Allow Temporary Residence Permit Holders to Renew, Even After a 6-Month Absence
The Spanish Supreme Court has nullified a clause in Spain’s immigration rules which permitted the authorities to cancel a temporary residence permit if the holder spent
Read More »Saudi Arabia to Implement e-Visas for 12 More Countries
The Saudi Arabia general Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has issued a circular to airlines extending the replacement of visa stickers with printed e-visas to visas issued
Read More »Japan Expands Specified Skilled Worker Routes
The Japanese government has expanded the Specified Skilled Worker (ii) (SSW-2) route to workers in nine additional industries. Industries eligible for the SSW-2 route will
Read More »China to Compensate Holders of COVID-19 Suspended 10-Year Visas
The Chinese government has announced that it will compensate holders of 10-year visas for the suspension of their visas during the COVID-19 pandemic. Holders of 10-year
Read More »Saudi Arabia Launches Business Visit Visa for Investors
Saudi Arabia has announced a Business Visit Visa for investors to travel to Saudi Arabia. Different from a traditional Business Visit Visa, this visa does not require proof
Read More »China Reinstates Visa Free Travel for Singapore, Brunei
From July 26, 2023, China will reinstate visa-free entry for 15-day visits for citizens of Singapore and Brunei. What to Expect Citizens of Singapore and Brunei can visit
Read More »Singapore Employment-Pass Self-Assessment Tool Launches August 2023
From August 1, 2023, employers and employment agents can use an enhanced Self-Assessment Tool (SAT) to obtain an indicative outcome, including COMPASS scores for Employment
Read More »New Visa Services Platform for Visa applicants in India
US consulates in India are shifting to a new customer service center platform to assist visa applicants. From July 25 – 28, 2023, the US Travel Docs website appointment
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