Olympic Dreams and Immigration Realities
As the 2026 Winter Olympics approach, Immigration Nerds explores the hidden immigration stories behind Team USA’s more than 230 athletes heading to Italy. Immigration
Read More »Kazakhstan Adopts New Rules for Registration of Immigration
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan has adopted new Rules for the Registration of Immigrants, which will enter into force on July 1, 2026. Key
Read More »Singapore Implements Regulations for High-Risk Travelers in 2026
From January 30, 2026, Singapore will enforce stricter restrictions preventing high-risk travelers from entering the country. Initiated in the flight-booking process and
Read More »Perfect Storm: H-2A Visas, Government Shutdown, and the Fight to Feed America
American farms are in crisis. The federal government shutdown froze H-2A visa processing right when farmers need to prepare for planting season. At the same time, major
Read More »“The Day I Realized I Was An Immigrant”
In this powerful episode of Immigration Nerds, host Lauren Clarke speaks with Hendrika de Vries, author of the new book “Open Turns,” about her remarkable journey
Read More »Portugal Residence Permit Process Updates
The Portuguese Immigration Authorities (AIMA) has launched a new portal for residence permit renewals. Applicants can now submit their residence permit renewal requests
Read More »US Dept. of Labor Secretary Creates Temporary Office of Immigration Policy
The US Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer issued a memo on June 23, 2025, outlining a new temporary office within DOL, the Office of Immigration Policy (OIP).
Read More »Australia Visa Application Charges Increase
The Migration Amendment (Visa Application Charges) Regulations 2025 amends Australia’s Migration Regulations to implement the annual indexation of the Visa Application
Read More »Quebec Introduces Immigration Planning for 2026 – 2029
On Thursday, June 5, 2025, Quebec’s Minister of Immigration, Francization and Integration, Jean-François Roberge, presented in the National Assembly proposals for
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