U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it received enough H-1B cap-subject registrations in the initial registration period to reach the numerical limit for the fiscal year (FY) 2024 H-1B cap season, which includes the master’s cap. Overview As with past years, USCIS selected from a pool of registrations that were properly submitted in […]
Key Points Citizens of Senegal will no longer be required to legalize documents in Hague member states who have joined the Apostille Convention Overview The government of Senegal has joined the Apostille Convention, which removes the requirement for certain foreign-issued public documents to be legalized. As a result, documents originally granted in Senegal will be […]
Key Points Greece will increase the country’s monthly minimum wage by 9.4% beginning 1 April 2023 Overview The government of Greece will introduce a new minimum wage on 1 April 2023. The monthly gross minimum wage will increase to EUR 780. What are the Changes? The government of Greece will increase the country’s minimum wage […]
Key Points Chinese citizens will no longer be required to legalize documents in Hague member states who have joined the Apostille Convention Overview The government of China has joined the Apostille Convention, which removes the requirement for certain foreign-issued public documents to be legalized. The measures of the convention will become effective in the country on […]
Key Points Canada will increase the federal minimum wage to $16.65 Overview The government of Canada announced that it will increase its federal minimum wage to $16.65 per hour on 1 April 2023. Starting from 1 April, federally regulated private-sector employers must update payroll information to reflect the new minimum wage rate. If […]
Key Points Denmark will introduce changes to its immigration laws in April 2023, including expanding several of its immigration schemes Overview On 23 March 2023, the government of Denmark amended its immigration laws. The government will expand two immigration schemes, namely the Supplementary Pay Limit scheme and the Supplementary Pay Limit track under the Fast […]
Key Points The European Union will simplify and streamline the issuance process for work and residence permits issued to third-country foreign nationals Overview The European Parliament introduced draft legislation that will simplify the issuance process of work and residence permits for third-country nationals. The legislation aims to introduce the following changes: Faster decision times: Decisions […]
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) ended COVID-19 accommodations related to additional requests for evidence, notices and decisions on March 2023, 2023. Overview USCIS ended COVID-19 flexibility measures for requests for additional evidence on March 23, 2023. These measures have been in effect since March 1, 2020. As a result, employers and foreign nationals are […]
Key Points Namibia introduced a new online service for applications seeking short-term employment permits, ordinary passports and ID cards Overview The government of Namibia introduced a new online application option for applicants seeking short-term employment permits or a Namibian ordinary passport and identification cards. Through the platform, applicants will be permitted to complete the following: […]
Government offices across the Middle East, North Africa and Asia are expected to reduce working hours throughout the month of Ramadan. Foreign nationals and employers should anticipate processing delays of certain immigration-related documents. For further information by country, check below: Indonesia The government of Indonesia will reduce operating hours at certain immigration offices and Embassy […]