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 Guidance for Sudan, Somalia & Ukraine
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced significant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) updates impacting beneficiaries from Sudan, Somalia, and Ukraine. The latest guidance introduces automatic Employment Authorization Document (EAD) extensions for certain Sudanese and Ukrainian TPS beneficiaries while…
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…
Short-Term Schengen Visas are anticipated to be issued by Bulgaria and Romania on April 1, 2024.
Short-term Schengen visas are about to be issued by Bulgaria and Romania to foreign nationals who want to enter the Schengen Area. EU officials have emphasized that, from April 1, 2024, both Bulgaria and Romania would start granting Schengen C…
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…
Enjoy Lower Fares & Quicker Schengen Visa Processing Times in the UAE as a Foreigner
Reduced airfares and accelerated Schengen visa processing times are now available to foreign nationals living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who are planning vacations to Europe. Wait periods for visas are typically two weeks or less. There has been…
In 2023, Croatia recorded 20.6 million visitors and 108 million overnight stays
Based on the eVisitor system, Croatia recorded 20.6 million arrivals and 108 million overnight stays last year. Additionally, the data shows a noteworthy 9% year-over-year increase in arrivals and a 3% increase in overnight stays in Croatia. In contrast to…