Australia New Genuine Student Requirements
Effective March 23, 2024, the Genuine Student (GS) requirement replaces the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement for Student visas. This change was announced as part
Read More »Australia Issues New English Language Requirements
The Australian Government has made changes to English Language Requirements for Student and Temporary Graduate visas. This change was announced as part of the Australian
Read More »USCIS to Reopen International Field Office in Tegucigalpa, Honduras
On April 2, 2024, USCIS will reopen an international field office in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, within the U.S. embassy. USCIS is expanding its international presence in
Read More »USCIS Updates Policy Manual Regarding Expedite Requests
USCIS announced on March 21, that the agency is updating guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify how it considers expedite requests related to government interests and
Read More »Washington’s Cherry Trees: Cultural Exchange
In this Women’s History Month episode of the Immigration Nerds podcast, we explore how immigration is not just about the movement of people, but also about the
Read More »USCIS Extends H-1B Cap Registration Window
USCIS has extended the initial registration period for the fiscal year (FY) 2025 H-1B cap. The initial registration period, which opened at noon Eastern on March 6, 2024, and
Read More »DHS Extends and Redesignates Burma for TPS
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a notice in the Federal Register announcing the extension and redesignation of Burma for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
Read More »Germany’s New Provisions for Skilled Workers Now in Force
The second stage of the Skilled Immigration Act came into force in Germany on March 1, 2024. The first stage of the new regulations came into force in November 2023. The
Read More »USCIS Publishes a Correction to the Fee Schedule Changes
The Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday, March 19, published “U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fee Schedule and Changes to Certain Other Immigration
Read More »Ireland Extends Resident Permit Process in Pilot
The Irish Immigration Service is extending the Dublin Irish Residence Permit process for 1st time and renewal registrations for those residents in County Kildare. From April
Read More »Bulgaria and Romania Enter Schengen Area April 1, 2024
Bulgaria and Romania became the newest Member States to join the Schengen area as of March 31, 2024. Nationals of both countries may cross the internal air and sea borders
Read More »US State Department Issues New Guidance for US Citizens in Haiti
The U.S. State Department’s Travel Advisory for Haiti remains at Level Four: Do not travel to Haiti. As of March 6 and ongoing, there are few or no commercial options to
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