USCIS Issues Tips for Supporters of Uniting for Ukraine and the Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans
USCIS issued tips for submitting Form I-134A, Online Request to be a Supporter and Declaration of Financial Support. The agency noted it had received multiple duplicate
Read More »Denmark Extends Deadline for Britons Applying for Residence
Britons who have resided in Denmark since before December 31, 2022, and submitted their residence permit application after the initial deadline of December 31, 2021, will
Read More »Canada IRCC Labor Force Strike Ends
As of May 1, 2023, at 9 am ET, striking workers from the IRCC and ESDC have been asked to return to work as a tentative deal has been reached between the government and the
Read More »US Embassy India Updates Visa Renewal Interview Waiver Guidance
The US Embassy in India tweeted an update regarding U.S. visa renewals: “Travelers with “clearance received” or “department authorization” on
Read More »USCIS Releases FY24 H-1B Initial Registration Data
On March 27, 2023, USCIS announced it had received enough electronic registrations during the initial registration period to reach the fiscal year (FY) 2024 H-1B numerical
Read More »Poland to Extend Temporary Protection for Ukrainians
The government of Poland is planning an extension of temporary protection for Ukrainian citizens. The planned changes include: Temporary protection is extended until March 4,
Read More »Israel and Japan Introduce “Holiday-Work Visa”
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, Israel and Japan agreed to a “holiday-work” visa, which would allow people from Israel and Japan, ages 18-30 years old, to travel
Read More »US to Open Regional Processing Centers in Central America
Senior Biden administration officials announced that the United States would open regional processing centers to prescreen refugees for admission in Colombia and Guatemala.
Read More »Philippines | eTravel System Requirement started on April 15, 2023
With effect from April 15, 2023, the Bureau of Immigration (BOI) will require all inbound and outbound travelers, regardless if they arrive by air or sea, to complete a
Read More »Australia | Home Affairs Announces Immigration Reform Actions
Australia Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Clare O’Neil, outlined changes to Australia’s Migration System at the National Press Club address on April 27, 2023. The
Read More »Australia Introduces Citizenship Pathway for New Zealanders
From July 1, 2023, New Zealand citizens who hold a non-protected Special Category (subclass 444) visa can apply for citizenship by conferral, subject to meeting other
Read More »Singapore | Automated Immigration Clearance Lanes Expand to Include More Jurisdictions
The Singaporean government announced the expanded availability of the automated lanes for immigration clearance without the need for prior enrolment. The Immigration &
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