USCIS Issues New Guidance on EB-1 Eligibility Criteria
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is issuing policy guidance in its Policy Manual to further clarify the types of evidence they may evaluate to determine eligibility
Read More »Biden Administration Amends Asylum Policy, Strengthening Restrictions
On September 30, 2024, the Biden administration issued a proclamation on amending Proclamation 10773. Key Changes According to the proclamation, in order to better achieve
Read More »UAE to be Included in US Global Entry Program
The government of the UAE and US signed an agreement that will lead to the UAE’s inclusion in the US Global Entry Program by October 2024. Global Entry is an initiative
Read More »Global Policy Summary: Changes from October 2024
Several new policies and regulations will take effect from October 1, 2024 onward. Erickson Immigration Group will continue monitoring developments and sharing updates as
Read More »Sweden’s New Rules for Citizenship
Effective October 1, 2024, changes are being introduced to the rules for citizenship of Sweden. Changes for young people who want to become Swedish citizens Young people
Read More »USCIS Updates Policy Guidance for the “Sought to Acquire” Requirement Under the Child Status Protection Act
On September 25, USCIS issued guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify how to calculate the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) age for a noncitizen who demonstrates
Read More »US Smart Traveler Enrollment Program Re-Enrollment
On September 16, 2024, the Department of State launched a new version of the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). Travelers should re-enroll in the new system at
Read More »US State Department and Homeland Security Designate Qatar into the Visa Waiver Program
On September 24, 2024, the secretaries of the Department of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, and the State Department, Antony Blinken, designated the State of Qatar for
Read More »Japan Introduces Changes to the International Trainee Program
According to reports, Japan’s Immigration Services Agency will introduce new rules starting in October 2024 that will make it easier for international trainees to
Read More »UK Government Announced Plans to Address Net Migration
On September 24, 2024, the UK Govenment announced new plans to cut historically high levels of net migration. The announcement bolsters the Home Secretary’s approach to
Read More »Employment Authorization for Liberians Covered by Deferred Enforced Departure
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today posted a Federal Register notice establishing procedures for Liberians covered by Deferred Enforced Departure to apply for
Read More »Shanghai Introduces New Measures to Attract Foreign Talent
At the fourth Shanghai Talent+ Summit on September 20, 2024, Shanghai authorities announced 13 measures to attract and support Category A foreign nationals to work in the
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