Vietnam Shifts Work Permit Authority to Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam has delegated work permit authority to Ho Chi Minh City from July 10, 2024, streamlining processes through…
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Australia Immigration: Business Innovation Visa Program Ends, New National Visa Planned
Australia will permanently close its Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) visa in July 2024 due to poor…
Current Form I-9 Edition and Expiration Date Rules for U.S. Employers
U.S. employers must use the Jan 20, 2025 edition of Form I-9 for all new hires through 2027.…
H1B FY 2025 Second Round: 14,534 H1B Registrations Selected and Informed
USCIS completed a second round of H1B registrations for FY 2025, adding 14,534 selections and bringing the total…
How to Check if You’re Picked in Second H1B Lottery
To know if you've been picked in the second H1B lottery for FY 2025, employers should check their…
Namibia Visa Update: No More Visa-Free Travel for 33 Countries
Starting April 1, 2025, Namibia will end visa-free travel for 33 countries, including the U.S., U.K., and Germany.…
Germany Increases Blocked Account Requirement to €11,904 for Students
Starting September 1, 2024, Germany will increase the blocked account requirement for student visas to €11,904, up from…
RFE vs RFI: Key Differences and How to Respond
An RFE (Request for Evidence) is issued by USCIS for additional immigration application documents, requiring a timely, comprehensive…
How IRCC Selects Sponsors for Parents and Grandparents Program
IRCC selects sponsors for the 2024 Parents and Grandparents Program from those who submitted in 2020, using random…