China’s Visa Exemption Policy Expanded to Four Gulf Countries
Following a recent visa free policy for five South American countries, on May 28, 2025, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced the inclusion of Bahrain, Kuwait,
Read More »Germany Approves Changes to Migration Policy
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s new coalition government approved policy changes for the country’s migration program related to citizenship and family
Read More »U.S. Supreme Court Permits DHS to Revoke CHNV Status for Now
On May 30, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing it to, for now, revoke the temporary parole status granted to Cubans, Haitians,
Read More »New Zealand Announces Changes to the Specific Purpose Work Visa for Sports Professionals
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that, on May 26, 2025, changes will be made to the Specific Purpose Work Visa (SPWV) that allow a visa duration of up to: 12
Read More »Mozambique Temporarily Suspends New Pre-Travel Registration Requirement
On May 16, 2025, Mozambique’s National Migration Service (SENAMI) announced that, due to technical issues, it had suspended its new requirement for nationals of 29
Read More »Italy’s New Rules and Work Visa for Descendants of Italian Citizens
On May 23, 2025, the Official Gazette published Law No. 74, which introduces major changes to the rules for citizenship by descent, and a new quota-exempt work visa category.
Read More »Canada Extends Certain Temporary Public Policy Exemptions
Effective May 27, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended indefinitely a COVID-era temporary public policy exempting eligible holders of
Read More »Poland Implements Major Migration Law Changes
On June 1, 2025, several acts amending migration law entered into force partially or fully. The Act of April 24, 2025 amending the Act on Foreigners and certain other acts,
Read More »EIG Immigration Alert: Revoking Chinese Student Visas, Increased Scrutiny & Harvard University
On Wednesday evening, Secretary of State Marco Rubio put out a press statement: “Under President Trump’s leadership, the U.S. State Department will work with the
Read More »Poland Introduces New Long-Term EU Resident Application Form
The regulation of the Minister of Interior Affairs and Administration of May 26, 2025, amending the regulation on the application for granting foreign nationals long-term
Read More »Canada Updates Rules for Maintained Status During Processing
On May 28, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published updated instructions for its staff on maintained status during processing. The new guidelines
Read More »Immigration Nerds Podcast | Asian Heritage Chefs in White House History
Discover the hidden culinary history of Asian heritage chefs who’ve served U.S. presidents. Host Lauren Clarke welcomes food historian Adrian Miller and chef Deborah Chang,
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