DHS Finalizes’ Circumvention of Lawful Pathways’ Regulation
On May 10, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) finalized a federal regulation intended to change the method by which migrants are
Read More »State of Florida Expands Immigration Measures
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed two laws introducing new measures for immigrants and foreign nationals in the state. Key Changes Florida Senate Bill 1718 Increased
Read More »Canada Joins Hague Convention
From January 11, 2024, Canada will join the Apostille Convention or Hague Convention, ensuring official documents originating in Canada are acceptable for use in other Hague
Read More »Germany Announces New Measures to Address Migration
The government of Germany has agreed to new measures to address increased migration, including: A modernization effort of the IT systems to expedite asylum application
Read More »Being a Digital Nomad in 2023 & the Latest Immigration News
What does it mean to be a digital nomad in the year 2023? Is taking your job with you as you travel the world more than just a trend? Veteran digital nomad Josh Andrews joins
Read More »COVID-19 Flexibilities for Foreign Students Terminated
On May 11, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program’s (SEVP) COVID-19 guidance ended following the termination of the COVID-19 National Emergency. Nonimmigrant
Read More »Malaysia | Companies to Update Information with ESD
The Government of Malaysia announced on May 15, 2023, that companies registered with the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) must update their information by May 31, 2023.
Read More »India to Offer a “Trusted Traveller Programme”
India will soon introduce a ‘Trusted Traveller Programme’ for immigration clearance of pre-verified travelers. The program will be available for travelers with Indian
Read More »The End of Title 42 Summary
Title 42 ended on May 11 at 11:59 p.m., upon which time the pre-COVID Title 8 immigration procedures resumed. DHS estimates that border officers will process up to 11,000
Read More »June 2023 Visa Bulletin Released
In the June 2023 Visa Bulletin, EB-1 Worldwide (All Other) remains current. EB-2 and EB-3 Worldwide final action dates remain unchanged. EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 for India and
Read More »New Tip Sheet For F-1 Students Seeking Optional Practical Training
The CIS Ombudsman released a tip sheet on How F-1 Students Seeking Optional Practical Training (OPT) Can Avoid Form I-765 Delays in response to feedback from stakeholders.
Read More »Mainland Travel Permit Extension Policy for Hong Kong and Macau Residents
China’s Exit-Entry Administration announced that effective May 8, 2023, the validity period of the Home Return Permit certificate will be from January 1, 2020, to
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