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  • Saudi Arabia | Saudization rate increases commenced across healthcare professions

    The government of Saudi Arabia commenced the initial phase of increasing Saudization rates across four healthcare professions within the private sector on April 17, 2025. Key Points: This first phase of the implementation targets specific Saudization percentages: 65% for radiology; 80% for both clinical nutrition and

  • United States | State Department reports latest global visa wait times

    The State Department has updated global visa wait times. The update now includes additional information on the average time nonimmigrant visa applicants waited for an interview in the previous month. The Department also continues to provide the estimated wait time until the next available interview

  • United States | Updated TPS, DACA, employment authorization and other application forms take effect May 29

    U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has advised that only the updated Jan. 20, 2025, editions of Temporary Protected Status (TPS), employment authorization and other applications forms will be accepted starting May 29. Key Points: Starting May 29, 2025, only the Jan. 20, 2025, edition of certain forms will be accepted, including:

  • United States | USCIS forms updates regarding PERM adjustment status and EB-5 investors

    U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has updated certain forms and only the Jan. 20, 2025, editions will be accepted starting May 28, including temporary to permanent resident status adjustment and EB-5 investor forms. Key Forms: Starting May 28, 2025, only the Jan. 20, 2025, edition of certain forms will be accepted,

  • Mexico | Increase in appointments at Mexico’s U.S. consulates

    Mexico’s consulates in the U.S. have seen an increase in appointments, documentation and legal consultations in response to the Foreign Ministry’s strengthened efforts to digitize, simplify and expand consular services offered in the United States. Key Points: The Foreign Ministry’s initiatives resulted in a 21%

  • Philippines | Authorizing issuance of Digital Nomad Visa

    The President of the Philippines issued an executive order establishing the legal framework for a Digital Nomad Visa (DNV), enabling nonimmigrant foreign nationals to stay and work remotely in the country for a temporary period. Key Points: Foreigners applying for or holding the DNV must:

  • Australia | New online services for paper-based Parent visa applications

    While Parent visa applications must still be submitted via paper form, applicants are now able to import applications into the online ImmiAccount service. Key Points: Applicants can import their Parent visa application into ImmiAccount once the Department of Home Affairs has acknowledged receipt. Importing an

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  • How to prepare for worksite visits and I-9 audits in the new enforcement era

    On U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) website, multiple articles confirm a significant number of worksite enforcement arrests are currently being made. In the news, the narrative is simple: A surge in I-9 audits is probable — if not already underway — and heightened scrutiny is expected

  • How to support your immigration program through company restructuring

    Market consolidation, international growth and workforce reductions have become commonplace in the ever-evolving global economy. As more organizations employ highly skilled foreign nationals, these restructuring activities involve more complex logistics and compliance. Here are immigration considerations for three of the most common company restructurings, and how you can support your foreign

  • Maintaining compliance with the new H-1B modernization rule

    Immigration is a constantly evolving space. Each administration has its own priorities regarding immigration, resulting in new regulations and policies that employers need to stay on top of to maintain compliance. Recent immigration updates regarding H-1B visas come from the Biden administration. Intended to “modernize” the H-1B program, one final rule

  • Best practices for structuring and strengthening your in-house corporate immigration program

    Structuring effective in-house immigration programs is critical for businesses employing foreign nationals; strengthening these programs to better adapt to growth, transitions and regulatory changes is vital to the overall success of the organization. Whether the number of foreign national employees in your program is fewer than 10 or more than 1,000,

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