New Zealand Adds Primary Teacher to the Straight to Residence Pathway
On February 25, 2025, the government announced that primary teachers will be added to the straight to residence pathway on the Green List from March 26, 2025. This change is
Read More »Immigration Nerds Podcast | “Our American Dream” – An Immigration Story in Rhyme
In this episode of Immigration Nerds, host Lauren Clarke explores how Fiona McEntee’s children’s book “Our American Dream” finally has its
Read More »EU Publishes ETIAS timeline
The European Commission has published information clarifying the timeline for the introduction of the ETIAS online travel authorization system. ETIAS is currently not in
Read More »Denmark Starts New Working Holiday Quota Period for Chile and Argentina Citizens
On March 1, 2025, Denmark’s new quota period for Working Holiday residence permits for citizens of Chile and Argentina begins. Working Holiday for citizens of Chile and
Read More »USCIS Announces “Alien” Registry Requirement
On February 25, 2025, USCIS announced an “Alien Registration Requirement.” Registration is not an immigration status, and registration documentation does not
Read More »Planning for Processing Delays During Ramadan
Significant processing delays can be expected at embassies, consulates, passport agencies, visa offices, and other government facilities in countries officially celebrating
Read More »Dubai Introduces AI-Powered Platform for Instant Residency Renewals
The Dubai General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA) has launched “Salama,” an AI-powered digital platform that can renew residency visas in
Read More »Malaysia Introduces Changes for ESD Registered Companies
Effective March 1, 2025, the endorsement in the form of the ePass will be extended to more Pass Types. Currently, the ePass is only issued for Renewal of Employment Passes
Read More »Philippines Updates Rules for Employment of Foreign Nationals
The Philippines Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) issued Department Order No. 248, series of 2025 regarding the updated rules for the employment of Foreign Nationals
Read More »Qualification Verification to be Required for all Saudi Arabia Work Visas
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will require Qualification Verification Program (QVP) registration as part of the processing for all Saudi work visas. The Qualification
Read More »UAE Launches 90-Day Sponsor-free Visa
The United Arab Emirates has introduced a 90-day visa that does not require the visa holder to have a local sponsor. The visa allows multiple entries and can be extended
Read More »Italy to Require Fingerprints for Certain Visa Types
Following the entry into force of Decree-Law 145/2024, as of January 11, 2025, it will be mandatory to collect the fingerprints of applicants for both Schengen visas (type C)
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