US and Ecuador Sign Open Skies Agreement
The State Department announced the US and Ecuador signed an Open Skies Agreement on November 16. The bilateral agreement enables the expansion of passenger and cargo flights
Read More »Switzerland | Government Restricts Work Permits for Croatian Nationals
On November 16, the Swiss Federal Council activated the safeguard clause according to the Agreement on the Free Movement of Persons. As a result, in the coming year, the
Read More »Erickson Immigration Group Named 2022 NVTC Tech 100 Honoree for Aurora Portal
Erickson Immigration Group (“EIG”), a leading business immigration law firm, has been named a Tech 100 Honoree by the Northern Virginia Technology Council for its
Read More »December 2022 Visa Bulletin Released
In the December 2022 Visa Bulletin, EB-1 remains current for all countries. EB-2 Worldwide (All Other) retrogresses. EB-2 for China remains unchanged from the previous visa
Read More »US | Immigrant Visa Interviews Resume in Havana in January 2023
The State Department announced the U.S. Embassy in Havana will resume full immigrant visa processing to include immediate relative, family preference, diversity visa, and K
Read More »US | USCIS Announces Online Filing for Affirmative Asylum Applications
As part of USCIS’s move towards online application filing, the agency announced that Form I-589, Application for Asylum and Withholding of Removal, will be available for
Read More »US | NYC Pay Transparency Law in Effect
Effective November 1, 2022, employers in New York City must disclose salary ranges on job ads and postings. Law 2022/032, under the New York City Human Rights Law
Read More »US | DHS Implements the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Final Rule
On October 31, the Department of Homeland Security’s final rule to preserve and fortify the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program went into effect:
Read More »US | USCIS Removes Barriers to Naturalization for Applicants with Disabilities
On October 19, USCIS announced updated guidance to Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions. Naturalization applicants with a physical or developmental
Read More »Japan | Launches Website to Expedite Airline Procedures
From November 1, 2022, travelers who want to use the Fast Track service to expedite the quarantine, immigration, and customs declaration procedures at the airport will now
Read More »US | USCIS Clarifies Policy for CW-1 Visa Holders
USCIS clarified its August 25, 2020, policy regarding CNMI-Only Transitional Worker (CW-1) visa holders’ requirement to leave the United States for at least 30 days
Read More »US | USCIS Extends COVID-19-related Flexibilities
On October 24, USCIS announced that they would extend certain COVID-19-related flexibilities through January 24, 2023, for the following: Requests for Evidence; Continuations
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