June 2023 Visa Bulletin Released
In the June 2023 Visa Bulletin, EB-1 Worldwide (All Other) remains current. EB-2 and EB-3 Worldwide final action dates remain unchanged. EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 for India and
Read More »New Tip Sheet For F-1 Students Seeking Optional Practical Training
The CIS Ombudsman released a tip sheet on How F-1 Students Seeking Optional Practical Training (OPT) Can Avoid Form I-765 Delays in response to feedback from stakeholders.
Read More »Mainland Travel Permit Extension Policy for Hong Kong and Macau Residents
China’s Exit-Entry Administration announced that effective May 8, 2023, the validity period of the Home Return Permit certificate will be from January 1, 2020, to
Read More »Cyprus Limits Golden Visa Program
The Cyprus Golden Visa Program changes approved in April 2023 have become effective. Key Changes The dependent determination has changed to no longer include the principal
Read More »Biden Administration Will Allow Afghan Evacuees to Stay in the U.S. for Two Years
The Biden administration plans to allow Afghan evacuees to stay in the U.S. for two more years. Eligible Afghans, those who were admitted under Operation Allies Welcome, now
Read More »U.S. and Mexico Reach Agreement on Stricter Border Policies
Last week, Biden’s homeland security advisor, Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, met with Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador to discuss border migration issues. The
Read More »USCIS Will Create and Provide Proof of Status for Some Asylum and LPR Cases
USCIS announced that it would create and provide documented evidence of status to some new asylees and lawful permanent residents (LPR) once the agency receives notification
Read More »Alert: Australia Announces Permanent Residency Expansion
The Australian Department of Home Affairs released news over the weekend that they are planning to expand pathways to permanent residency through Subclass 186 visa (Temporary
Read More »Slovenia Eases Residency Process for Non-EU Nationals
The Slovenian government published changes to the Aliens Act to facilitate the resident permit process for non-EU nationals. Key Changes Family members who want to join
Read More »USCIS Extends and Expands Employment Authorization for Hong Kong Residents Covered by DED
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) posted a Federal Register notice on May 3, 2023, on the extension and expansion of eligibility for Deferred Enforced
Read More »ICE Updates Form I-9 Requirement Flexibility
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced on Thursday, May 4, 2023, that employers will have 30 days to
Read More »DHS Requests Additional Support In Advance of Title 42 Ending
Title 42, the border management strategy implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, is scheduled to end on May 11, 2023. Due to an anticipated increase in migration, DHS
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