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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
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced it has reached the additional H-2B visa cap made for returning workers for the early second half of fiscal year (FY) 2025 with start dates from April 1 to May 14, 2025. Key Points: Under the
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has announced the call for applications for grants to study, research or train in legally recognized Italian educational institutions for the 2025-26 academic year. Key Points: The Italian government will award the grants to foreign students residing
The State Department posted reminders for summer travel, including the REAL ID requirement at U.S. airports for domestic flights starting May 7, 2025. Key Points: Beginning May 7, 2025, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will begin enforcing REAL ID requirements at domestic airport security checkpoints. Travelers
The Labor Department posted updated processing times for permanent labor certification (PERM) applications and prevailing wage determination (PWD) requests. PERM Processing Times: As of April 1, the department was adjudicating PERM applications filed in December 2023 and earlier and reviewing appeals for reconsideration filed in February
A U.S. District Court judge’s ruling on April 14 temporarily blocked the Department of Homeland Security from moving forward with the termination of categorical parole programs for Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela (CHNV) scheduled to take effect April 24. Key Points: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Update on applications received for requested date of need from Oct. 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025 (fiscal year (FY) 2025 first half of the visa cap): The Department of Labor (DOL) reported that as of April 15, a total of 5,909 cases were issued Final
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that El Salvador is now an official Global Entry partner country. Key Points: A Global Entry partnership allows pre-vetted, low-risk citizens of El Salvador expedited customs and immigration processing upon arrival to the U.S.
The 2025 May Visa Bulletin shows a six-month retrogression in the EB-5 unreserved visa category preference for India. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced all employment-based preference categories must use the Final Action Dates chart in the bulletin. Key Points: In
The U.S. State Department released the May Visa Bulletin. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced filings for employment-based visa preference categories must use the Final Action Dates chart, which remain the same as April except for India’s modest EB-3 advancement
South Korea’s acting president and prime minister announced the easing of restrictions on international workers switching jobs outside of the Seoul metropolitan area. Key Points: Foreign national employees in the Greater Seoul area will be allowed to freely move to other provinces while changing jobs.
The Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment announced an increased quota of employment permits for car mechanics, HGV and bus mechanics and vehicle body builders and repairers. Key Points: The quota for car mechanics has increased by 200, the quota for HGV and bus mechanics
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that, effective immediately, it will “begin considering aliens’ antisemitic activity on social media and the physical harassment of Jewish individuals as grounds for denying immigration benefit requests.” Key Points: The policy immediately affects noncitizens applying for lawful permanent resident status,
Saudi Arabia has announced a temporary suspension of short-term visas for 14 countries to help regulate the flow of travel during the busy Hajj season. Key Points: The suspensions apply to nationals of Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sudan, Tunisia and Yemen. All short-term
The U.S. Embassy and consulates in Canada posted general guidance for Canadian citizens on the updated alien registration requirement that falls under Section 262 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Key Points: The updated requirement is an