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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released an alert on updated policy guidance for the TN visa program under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) clarifying eligibility, filing procedures and occupational criteria for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking employment in the United States. Key Points: The policy
Effective June 25, 2025, the list of eligible fields of study for post-graduation work permits (PGWP) has been updated to reflect jobs in long-term shortages. Key Points: The updated list includes 920 fields of study eligible for a PGWP, including the following changes: 119 new
The Immigration Department announced that certain immigration service fees will increase by up to 51% starting Sept. 8, 2025. Key Points: Impacted services include the issuing of visas and entry permits and dispatch services for delivering travel documents outside of Hong Kong. The impacted service
The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem will resume regular appointments for U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA) today, Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Emergency passport services will be available without appointments for walk-ins before 8:30 a.m. in both Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Visa operations in both
The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) issued a reminder that the three-day filing window for H-2B visa applications with an October 1, 2025, start date will open at 12 a.m. ET on July 3 and close at 11:59 p.m. ET on July 5, 2025. Key
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) launched the new CBP Link mobile app, which facilitates certain processes and functions for businesses and travelers entering the United States. Key Points: CBP Link enables Visa Waiver Program travelers to apply and pay for an
The State Department released a worldwide caution security alert advising U.S. citizens to exercise increased caution while travelling abroad. The U.S. Embassy in Qatar issued a security alert for American citizens to shelter in place until further notice. The
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 reported that as of June 14, a total of 5,947 cases were issued Final Decisions. Certified positions for this
A federal court expanded a Preliminary Injunction (PI) on June 17 pausing enforcement of the Trump administration’s new passport policy and allowing the issuance of U.S. passports to applicants with an “X” marker or those listing a sex different from their sex at birth. Key Points: In February,
The Australian government announced that multi-factor authentication (MFA) is now live on ImmiAccount, its primary migration and visa systems. Key Points: This new requirement adds a second layer of protection beyond passwords and applies to all logins, new account creations and account changes. Two authentication methods are available
The State Department announced expanded screening and vetting procedures for F, M and J nonimmigrant visa applicants. Key Points: Per the State Department’s announcement, it “will conduct a comprehensive and thorough vetting, including online presence, of all student and exchange visitor applicants in the F, M,
The State Department raised its travel advisory for Israel to Level 4. The U.S. Embassy Jerusalem issued a security alert on June 16 directing all U.S. government employees and their families to continue to shelter in place in and near
In response to the ongoing security situation in Israel, the Population and Immigration Authority announced that visas for foreign nationals staying legally in Israel, that were valid as of June 12, 2025, are automatically extended until Sept. 30, 2025. Key Points: The visa extension applies to holders of the
The European Parliament and the Council reached a provisional agreement on revisions of the visa suspension mechanism to address certain challenges related to visa-free travel. Key Points: The revised rules include: New grounds to suspend visa-free regimes, including in cases of insufficient alignment with
The Hong Kong Labor Department implemented new measures under the Enhanced Supplementary Labor Scheme (ESLS) to safeguard employment priority for local workers. Key Points: After an employer has submitted an ESLS application to hire a foreign worker, subsequent applications submitted by the same employer will