Sweden Introduces New Rules on Labour Migration
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 »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 »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 »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 »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
Read More »Germany Eases Travel Requirements for the Summer
From June 1, Germany will ease the COVID-19 related entry rules for travelers by suspending the “3G rule,” which requires travelers to present either a valid
Read More »DHS and DOJ Revise Asylum Officer Rule
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) have released an interim final rule to go into effect on May 31, 2022. The “Asylum Officer
Read More »Greece to End Mask Requirements for June
Effective June 1, travelers will no longer have to wear masks in airports and on aircraft within Greece. Earlier this month, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
Read More »Germany to Facilitate Visa Requirements for Skilled Workers from Russia
The government of Germany announced that they would facilitate the visa requirements for skilled workers from Russia. According to reports, the visa application process will
Read More »Afghanistan Designated for Temporary Protected Status
On May 19, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) registration process for Afghanistan. DHS previously announced that
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