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
Read More »Spain | Government Approves Start-Up Law, Nomad Visa
The Spanish government approved the Start-Up Law, which includes a Digital Nomad visa for remote international workers. The Startup Act encourages the formation and
Read More »China & Hong Kong Border to Reopen in January
According to recent reports from the South China Morning Post, the border between China and Hong Kong will fully reopen in January for the first time in three years. The
Read More »US | USCIS Announces Trial for Updates to the Naturalization Test
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will pilot updates to the current naturalization test. The trial was announced on December 14 with a notice in the Federal Register.
Read More »US | ‘Real ID’ Deadline Extended to 2025 for Air Travelers
The Department of Homeland Security again pushed back the enforcement date for REAL ID compliance, meaning that air travelers will not be required to show REAL ID-compliant
Read More »Ireland | Government Announces Travel Exceptions for Holiday Season
The government of Ireland has announced that travel is allowed on expired Ireland Residence Permit (IRP) cards from December 9, 2022, to January 31, 2023, provided a renewal
Read More »US | DHS Extends and Redesignates TPS for Haiti
On Monday, December 5, the Department of Homeland Security announced the extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti for 18 months. The
Read More »US | DHS Designates Ethiopia for TPS
The Department of Homeland Security published a Federal Register notice explaining the registration process for Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Registration
Read More »US | USCIS to Automatically Extend Green Cards for Naturalization Applicants
USCIS has announced a USCIS Policy Manual update, effective December 12, 2022, that will allow the agency to automatically extend the validity of Permanent Resident Cards
Read More »Biden Administration Appeals Order to End Title 42
The Biden administration has said it plans to appeal the DC federal court’s order to end Title 42, which allowed for the rapid removal of migrants at the border. The
Read More »USCIS Announces Filing Updates for FY 2023 H-2B Supplemental Cap Petitions
USCIS announced filing updates for petitioners who will request additional H-2B workers for FY2023 under the upcoming temporary final rule. Highlights Petitioners requesting
Read More »India | E-Visa Services Resume for UK Nationals
The government of India announced it would resume e-Visa services for UK citizens traveling to India. This is the first time the service has been available since the COVID
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