State Department Announces Consular Visa Fee Increase
The Department of State published a Final Rule increasing nonimmigrant visa application processing fees. The agency proposed a fee increase in December 2021, but the final
Read More »Japan | COVID-19 Travel Requirements to End
Starting on May 8, 2023, travelers from overseas will no longer have to submit proof of vaccination or negative test result to enter Japan. Currently, all travelers are
Read More »Singapore | COMPASS Update
The Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS) is a new points-based framework that considers individual and firm-related attributes to holistically evaluate an
Read More »US Benefit Requestors Can Select Their Gender on Forms & Documents
Effective immediately, March 31, 2023, USCIS is revising policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify that benefit requestors may select their gender on nearly all
Read More »Canada | Update to LMIA Transition to Online & Exemptions
Starting April 3, 2023, employers and third-party representatives will be required to submit LMIA applications using the LMIA Online Portal. To support the transition,
Read More »Japan Issues Online Visa Application for Tourism
Starting March 27, 2023, all foreign nationals who reside in the following countries/region can apply for a short-term stay visa for Tourism on the JAPAN eVISA website:
Read More »USCIS Removes 60-Day Rule for Civil Surgeon Signatures on Form I-693
USCIS announced it is removing the requirement that a civil surgeon signs Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, no more than 60 days
Read More »Denmark | New Law Passed to Ease Recruitment of International Workers
The Danish government has passed a bill to strengthen international recruitment to Denmark from April 1, 2023. Key Changes Fast Track Scheme | The minimum requirement for the
Read More »Submitting a FY 2024 H-1B Cap-Subject Petition
Petitioners selected for the FY 2024 cap-subject H-1B can file their petition beginning April 1, 2023. Key Details An H-1B cap-subject petition must be properly filed at the
Read More »FY 2024 H-1B Cap Season Updates
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 »USCIS Updates Policy Manual Regarding Weekend and Holiday Deadlines
USCIS updated the Policy Manual to clarify how the agency will handle situations when the last day to file a benefit request or respond to a USCIS action falls on a Saturday,
Read More »UAE Provides Guidance for Umrah Pilgrimage
UAE authorities issued travel guidance for citizens traveling to perform Umrah during Ramadan. Highlights Foreign nationals should register on the Nusuk application to apply
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