USCIS Waives COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Adjustment of Status Applicants
Effective January 22, 2025, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is waiving any and all requirements that applicants for adjustment of status to that of
Read More »Changes to Employment New Zealand AEWV Coming Into Effect
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that the requirement for accredited employers to complete Employment New Zealand’s online modules is being removed on
Read More »Shanghai Introduces Special Business Visa for Certain Business Travelers
The International Services department of the Shanghai government has announced visa facilitation measures for foreign nationals travelling to the city for business. Eligible
Read More »UK ETA Exemption for Transit Airside
As part of the government’s Plan for Change, ETAs will deliver a more streamlined, digital immigration system which will be quicker and more secure for the millions of
Read More »Solomon Islanders Need an ETA to Travel to the UK from January 2025
From January 2025, Solomon Islanders wishing to travel to the United Kingdom will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). An ETA costs SBD $100 (£10) and permits
Read More »Dubai to Grant Golden Visas for Content Creators and Other Media Roles
The government of Dubai has introduced the Creators HQ in an effort to be a top destination for digital content creators. The initiative aims to attract 10,000 influencers to
Read More »Hong Kong ImmD Requires Online Submission for Certain Permits
The Hong Kong Immigration Department (ImmD) on January 14, 2025, announced it will require applications under various admission policies/schemes to be submitted
Read More »DHS Expands Immigration Law Enforcement to “Sensitive” Locations
On January 20, 2025, Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman rescinded the Biden administration’s guidelines for Immigration and Customs
Read More »Day 1 Summary | The Trump Administration’s Immigration Executive Orders
On January 20, 2025, shortly after being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, President Donald J. Trump signed several executive orders (EOs), memorandums,
Read More »Regulatory Amendments for Canada–United States Information Sharing Agreement
On January 17, 2025, regulatory changes came into force to implement amendments to the Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the United States of
Read More »UK Home Office Application Fees to Increase
The UK Home Office announced on January 16, 2025, that certain application fees are going to increase. The main fee increases will include: Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)
Read More »UK Home Office Proposes Increased Visa Fees
On January 16, 2025, the UK Home Office proposed changes to Parliament that would increase the maximum fee that can be charged on a range of immigration and nationality
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