UAE Simplifies Immigration Documents
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has simplified certain immigration-related document procedures for
Read More »Dreamers to be Included in Federal Health Insurance Programs
The US Department of Health and Human Services finalized a new regulation on May 3, 2024, to include DACA recipients in federal health insurance programs. The rule expands
Read More »Israelis Can Apply Online for a 5-Year Passport
Israel’s Population and Immigration Authority has announced a new service to empower applicants to order biometric documents (a passport or identity card) online,
Read More »EU Council Extends Restrictive Measures Related to Myanmar
The EU Council has prolonged the EU restrictive measures in view of the situation in Myanmar for one year, until April 30, 2025. The decision was taken on the basis of the
Read More »Immigration Nerds Podcast | Constitutional Challenges in Immigration Enforcement
Federal judges in Georgia and Texas challenge the process of anti-discrimination enforcement by questioning the constitutionality of administrative law judges’
Read More »Ukraine to Stop Passport Issuance for Adult Men Outside of Ukraine
The Ukrainian Government published a decision on April 24, 2024, that effective April 23, 2024, male citizens of Ukraine aged 18 to 60 can collect new Ukrainian passports
Read More »DHS Strengthens T Nonimmigrant Visa Program and Protections for Trafficking Victims
The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, on April 29, announced a final rule to strengthen the integrity of the T nonimmigrant
Read More »Thailand Extends Visa Free Period for Russian Tourists for 60 Days
On April 23, 2024, the Thai Cabinet approved the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ proposal to extend the visa exemption for Russian tourists. The conditions are temporarily
Read More »Canada Increases Permanent Residence Fees
As of April 30, 2024, government fees for Canadian Permanent Resident applications have increased. The full IRCC fee list can be found here. For Express Entry and the PR
Read More »Canada Introduces New Rules Around Off-Campus Employment for International Students
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has introduced reforms to the International Student Program, notably ending the temporary policy that allowed international
Read More »USCIS Shares H-1B Cap Results for FY2025
On April 1, USCIS announced it had received enough electronic registrations during the initial registration period to reach the fiscal year (FY) 2025 H-1B numerical
Read More »EU Commission Allows Multiple-Entry Schengen visas for India, Bahrain, Oman, and Saudi Arabia
On April 22, 2024, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell announced “a decision adopted by the European Commission… to harmonise the rules for granting multiple-entry
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