Lithuania | State of Emergency Extended Along the Border
The government of Lithuania has extended the state of emergency across its entire border with Belarus and the Kaliningrad region of Russia until December 16, 2022. Government
Read More »Australia | Permanent Immigration Increases
The Australian government will increase permanent immigration by 35,000 to 195,000 in the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2023. The increase is intended to address
Read More »Japan | Multiple Entry Visa Available for Visa Exempt Nationals
From September 7, nationals of visa exemption countries/regions can apply for a one-year, multiple-entry temporary visitor visa. Travel can be for up to 90 days at a time and
Read More »Poland | New Poland National Visa Process for Belarus and Ukraine
Citizens of Belarus and Ukraine can apply for a Polish national visa in Poland. This simplifies visa processing for citizens of these countries that previously could only
Read More »Poland | Poland Business Harbor Visa Expands
All highly qualified employees from the IT and “New Tech” sector, regardless of citizenship, who are considering relocation to Poland can apply for the Poland
Read More »October 2022 Visa Bulletin Released
In the October 2022 Visa Bulletin, EB-1 remains current for all countries. EB-2 and EB-3 for China progressed. EB-2 for India regressed, while EB-3 for India progressed since
Read More »US | DHS Announces Re-Registration Process for Venezuela TPS Beneficiaries
DHS has posted the Federal Register notice describing how beneficiaries under Venezuela’s existing TPS designation can re-register to retain TPS and renew their Employment
Read More »US | USCIS Revises EAD and Asylum Forms
The USCIS has released revised editions of Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, and Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal.
Read More »US | DHS Publishes Public Charge Rule
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a final rule, to be published in the Federal Register, which clarifies and codifies how DHS will administer the public
Read More »Baltic States | Entry Restrictions for Russian Tourists
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have agreed to restrict entry for Russian tourists with Schengen visas, except for in cases of humanitarian need, family reasons, truck and
Read More »Japan | Fully Vaccinated Travelers Will Not Need to Test Pre-Departure
Effective September 7, 2022, fully vaccinated can enter Japan without submitting negative test results from a test taken within 72 hours of departure. Every passenger
Read More »Saudi Arabia | New Tourist Visa Introduced
The Ministry of Tourism has announced a new tourist visa, the eVisa. The eVisa is a one-year, multiple entry visa, allowing tourists to spend up to 90 days in the country. It
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