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
Read More »Germany to Replace Paper Passports with Biometrics for Children
The German government announced that the country will replace paper passports with biometric ones for children. Key Highlights The draft law applies to children under the age
Read More »CBP Announces Global Entry Access for Dominican Republic
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced on Monday, August 14, that citizens of the Dominican Republic are now eligible to apply for Global Entry, a program that allows
Read More »USCIS to Reopen Field Office in Havana, Cuba
USCIS will reopen an international field office in Havana, Cuba. The new office will assist with U.S. immigration casework and benefits, including interviews and processing
Read More »Immigration Nerds Spotlight Women in the Law: Betsy Fisher, U.S. Director, Talent Beyond Boundaries
This August, Erickson Immigration Group hosted a very special Women in the Law event with Betsy Fisher, the U.S. Director of Talent Beyond Boundaries. Host Lauren Clarke and
Read More »Alejandra Zapatero Honored with Worldwide ERC® Meritorious Service Award
Alejandra Zapatero, a partner and shareholder of Erickson Immigration Group (EIG), has earned a Meritorious Service Award from Worldwide ERC®, the workforce mobility
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