US | 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
Read More »USCIS Implements Premium Processing for Certain Pending Form I-140 Petitions
USCIS will offer premium processing for certain petitioners with a pending Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, under the EB-1 and EB-2 classifications. What to
Read More »New Zealand to Fully Reopen End of July
On May 18, 2022, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that New Zealand would completely reopen its international borders from 11:59 p.m. on July 31. This is a
Read More »US Embassy in Kyiv Reopens
On May 16, 2022, the U.S. embassy in Kyiv reopened after closing on February 14, ten days in advance of Russia’s February 24 invasion of Ukraine. Operations at the
Read More »DHS and DOL Announce an Additional 35,000 H-2B Visas
On May 16, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a temporary final rule (TFR) that would make available an additional
Read More »Czech Republic Adds Financial Requirements to Long-Term Residence Process
The government of the Czech Republic has announced new financial measures for foreign nationals who apply for long-term residence. As of April 1, 2022, foreign nationals must
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