Canada Extends Permanent Residence Program for Certain Construction Workers
The policy making available permanent residence for construction workers (and their family members) in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) who have fallen out of status has been
Read More »Australia Pandemic Event Visa Has Closed
Effective February 1, 2024, the Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) — Australian Government endorsed events (COVID-19 Pandemic event) has closed to new applicants.
Read More »UK Skilled Worker Salary Increase Date Confirmed
In December 2023, the UK government announced immigration changes, and on January 30, 2024, the Minister of State for Legal Migration and the Border issued a statement to
Read More »USCIS Seeks Feedback on Online Appointment Requesting Process
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has added a way to request an appointment using the USCIS website. The public can request an in-person appointment at a USCIS field
Read More »EIG Preview: FY 2025 H-1B Cap Season & Other Updates
On January 30, 2024, USCIS announced two long-anticipated final rules related to the FY2025 H-1B cap season: “Improving the H-1B Registration Selection Process and
Read More »EIG Alert: USCIS Fee Schedule Finalized
On January 30, 2024, USCIS published a preview of the final rule, “U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fee Schedule and Changes to Certain Other Immigration Benefit
Read More »EIG Alert: Final H-1B Rule Released, Summary & Key Dates
On January 30, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a preview of a final rule entitled “Improving the H-1B Registration Selection Process
Read More »DHS Extends and Redesignates Syria for TPS
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the extension and redesignation of Syria for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months from April 1, 2024, through
Read More »Poland Suspends the Poland.Business Harbour Program
Poland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has suspended its participation in the Poland.Business Harbour Programme until solutions are in place that guarantee proper
Read More »UK Sponsor License Renewal No Longer Required
UK employers’ and organizations’ sponsor licenses due to expire on or after April 6, 2024 will be automatically renewed for an additional 10 years. Important
Read More »Thailand Permits Japanese Tourists 30-Day Visa-Free Entry
Effective January 1, 2024, Japanese tourists are permitted to enter Thailand for thirty days visa-free. Key Information about Thailand’s Visa Free Agreement for Japan
Read More »China and Thailand Agree to 30-Day Visa-Free Entry
On January 28, 2024, Thai and Chinese authorities signed an agreement to implement a ‘Free Permanent Visa for 30 days’ policy for each other’s citizens. The
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