DHS Proposes $103K H-1B Filing Fee
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a sweeping new rule that would introduce a $103,265 filing fee for most H-1B cap-subject petitions, marking one of the most significant proposed increases in U.S. employment-based immigration filing costs. If…
USCIS Issues New Public Charge Guidance
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released comprehensive new policy guidance outlining how immigration officers will determine whether an applicant for lawful permanent residence (a Green Card) is likely to become a public charge. The updated guidance follows…
USCIS Updates TPS Rules for Burma, South Sudan & Somalia
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), together with E-Verify, has released updated guidance affecting individuals with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from Burma (Myanmar), South Sudan, and Somalia. The changes impact the validity of certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) and…
DHS Introduces Mandatory E-Filing Framework for USCIS
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) that lays the foundation for mandatory electronic filing (e-filing) of selected immigration benefit requests with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Scheduled for publication in the…
EU AI Transparency Rules Are Now Live
Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace, making it harder than ever to distinguish authentic content from AI-generated media. From realistic deepfakes to AI-written articles and virtual assistants, these technologies are transforming how we consume information—but they also introduce…
The EU Parliament and Council concur that all Schengen visa application processes should be conducted online
The European Union’s Council and Parliament have approved regulations for the digitization of the Schengen visa application process. This new legislation will fundamentally transform how individuals apply for Schengen visas by introducing an online application system and replacing traditional visa…
Charles Michel, the President of the EU Council, will step down; potential successor is Hungary’s Orban
Charles Michel, the President of the Council of the European Union, intends to step down before the summer in order to run for office as a member of the European Parliament. Though his term in the current job doesn’t formally…
In December 2022, 92 million trips were made by EU residents
Approximately 92 million tourism excursions were taken by citizens of the European Union (EU) in December 2022, accounting for 8.6% of all trips taken during that time. The EU Statistics Agency, Eurostat, reported that 73 million of these journeys were…
These Are The Top 5 EU Jobs with the Highest Wages
International workers frequently choose to work in European nations; some are drawn by the region’s excellent working conditions, while others do so in search of more pay within the EU. Particular jobs in Europe are becoming the highest paying ones…
Russia’s Top Diamond Producer Is the Target of New Sanctions by the EU
The European Union has decided to impose sanctions on Pavel Alekseevich Marinychev, the CEO of Alrosa, the largest diamond-mining business in the world, and the Russian government due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The decision was made public by…