US | July 2022 Visa Bulletin Released
EB-1 remains current for all countries. Final Action Dates: EB-2 China advances by 1 month to April 1, 2019, and EB-3 China remains unchanged with a cut-off date of March 22,
Read More »Japan | International Arrival Measures Eased
From June 1, New Border Measures (28) went into effect for travel to Japan. The requirements for the on-arrival testing, self-quarantine period, and place of accommodation
Read More »Italy | All Travel-Related COVID Measures Lifted
As of June 1, Italy has lifted all COVID-19-related measures and requirements. As a result, travelers can enter Italy without restrictions. In a notice posted to the Ministry
Read More »US | Pre-Departure Testing Requirement for International Travelers Lifted
On Friday, June 10, the Biden administration announced it would lift the pre-departure testing requirements for all international travelers coming to the United States. The
Read More »US | DHS Announces TPS Registration Process for Cameroon
On Tuesday, June 7, the Department of Homeland Security posted for public inspection a Federal Register notice on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Cameroon. In April, DHS
Read More »Sweden | New Rules on Labour Migration Introduced
Sweden has recently announced new changes to its current work permit legislation, which went into effect on June 1, 2022. According to the statement, the changes
Read More »UK | Home Office Announces High Potential Individual Visa Route Details
The UK Home Office, in a press release, shared details about the High Potential Individual visa route. The new visa welcomes graduates from top universities with degrees in
Read More »US | USCIS Updates Public Charge Resources
In a statement on Friday, June 3, USCIS announced an update to the public charge resources with the aim of reducing “undue fear and confusion among immigrants and their
Read More »US | SCOTUS Immigration Ruling Will Have ‘Chilling’ Economic Consequences
The Supreme Court’s ruling that immigrants cannot challenge administrative decisions in federal court will negatively impact the US labor force, explains Erickson
Read More »US | Cap Met for the Additional Returning Worker H-2B Visas for the Second Half of FY 2022
On May 16, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) announced an additional 35,000 H-2B nonagricultural worker visas. These visas are
Read More »US | USCIS Updates Several Immigration Forms
On May 31, 2022, USCIS updated the following immigration forms: Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker | The edition date is 05/31/22. USCIS will also accept the
Read More »Switzerland Pilots Cross-Border Commuter Work Permit Online Applications
The government of Switzerland is expanding and improving the online immigration service, Easygov.swiss, for companies. From May 24, it will be possible to process
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