DHS Publishes Federal Register Notices to Extend TPS for Four Countries
On June 20, DHS posted Federal Register notices to extend TPS designations for El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua for 18 months. The extension for Nicaragua is
Read More »U.S. and India Announce Work Visa Pilot Program and Semiconductor Training Program
President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met at the White House to discuss deals to improve military and economic ties between the two countries. As part
Read More »Germany Immigration Reform Law Passed
On June 23, the German Parliament voted on the new law to reform the country’s immigration laws. This new immigration reform aims to make access to the German labor
Read More »US CBP Launches App Visa Waiver Travelers to Submit ESTA
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced the launch of a new mobile application to enable travelers potentially eligible to enter under the Visa Waiver Program to
Read More »Immigration Nerds Podcast | Getting Ready for Summer Travel
The summer travel season is here, and for foreign nationals, there are special considerations that must be taken in advance of any international travel. In this episode of
Read More »UK and Switzerland to Recognize Respective Professional Qualifications
On June 14, 2023, Switzerland and the United Kingdom signed a new agreement recognizing professional qualifications in both countries. Under the agreement, UK-qualified
Read More »UAE Extends Deadline for Companies to Meet Targets
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has extended the deadline for private sector companies with 50 or more employees to meet the 1% semi-annual
Read More »Mozambique Issues Visa Exemption for 29 Countries
The Interior Ministry of Mozambique has exempted nationals of 29 countries from the requirement to present an entry visa when travelling for tourism or business. The
Read More »EU Provisionally Agrees to a Digital Visa Process
The Council of the EU and the European Parliament have provisionally agreed on rules to digitalize the visa procedure, introducing online visa applications and replacing the
Read More »Canada expands the Francophone Mobility Program to increase Francophone immigration
On June 15, 2023, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada announced that C16 will be expanded for a period of 2 years, to include job offers outside Quebec for all
Read More »Canada Revokes Permanent Residence Application Exemption for Biometrics Requirement
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada announced that as of June 14, 2023, fresh biometrics are once again required for all Permanent Resident (PR) applicants, even
Read More »USCIS Releases Policy Guidance on EAD Eligibility Based on Compelling Circumstances
USCIS released policy guidance on the eligibility criteria for initial and renewal applications for employment authorization documents (EAD) in compelling circumstances. The
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