Israel | Asylum Seekers’ Visas No Longer Automatically Extended
The government of Israel has cancelled the automatic extension of asylum seekers’ visas. Asylum seekers in Israel now must renew their visas at the Population Authority
Read More »Israel | Consulate Strikes End
The Israeli Consulates worldwide have returned to operating normally after a long partial strike. The consulates will again issue work and visitor visas (for non-waivered
Read More »US | Options for Nonimmigrant Workers Following Termination of Employment
Following a recent wave of worker layoffs, USCIS has released a list of available options for nonimmigrant workers who have lost their jobs. Workers with E-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B,
Read More »Switzerland | Expanded Access of the EasyGov Online Desk
As of December 15, Switzerland’s online desk for immigration services, EasyGov.swiss, has expanded access to include the following notification and application
Read More »UK | Government Warns of Holiday-Travel Delays
The UK government is preparing the border ahead of Border Force strike action set to begin on December 23. The government is working closely with the ports, airports, and
Read More »India | Random COVID Testing Resumes at Airports
The government of India has resumed randomly testing arriving international travelers for COVID-19. Heath Minister Mandaviya announced the new rule in Parliament; he also
Read More »January 2023 Visa Bulletin Released
In the January 2023 Visa Bulletin, EB-1 Worldwide (All Other) remains current, while EB-1 for India and China retrogresses. EB-2 Worldwide (All Other), China, and India
Read More »UAE | Visit Visa Policies Updated
The UAE has updated its visit visa policies, requiring visa holders who wish to extend their visas to do so from outside of the UAE. The previously available option to extend
Read More »US | Public Charge Final Rule Goes into Effect on Dec. 23
The Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility final rule will go into effect on December 23. This final rule restores the historical understanding of a “public
Read More »New Zealand | Expanded Green List and Other Immigration Changes Announced
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced changes to the country’s immigration settings, including an expanded Green List, which creates a
Read More »France | Government Presents Immigration Reform Bill
The French Government has presented a new immigration bill focusing on “firmness, simplification, integration, and labor.” However, the final version of the bill
Read More »Australia | Government Announces Changes to Skilled-Visa Processing
The Australian Government recently reformed how it will prioritize processing for different visa types, ending the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) and
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