Thursday, January 23, 2025

Scotland - Scottish Graduate Visa proposed

A dedicated visa for international graduates from Scottish universities or colleges who want to stay in Scotland after their studies has been proposed by First Minister John Swinney.

Thursday, January 16, 2025

UK - The Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner rebrands as the Immigration Advice Authority

The Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) has on January 16 announced its transformation to the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA), marking a significant evolution in the regulation of immigration advice services in the UK. 

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

US: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Updates Filing Procedures for Form I-140

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on January 13 announced a Federal Register notice (FRN) providing updated procedures for submitting a Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, accompanied by a permanent labor certification, application for Schedule A designation, or national interest waiver (NIW) request.

Monday, January 06, 2025

USA: President Donald J. Trump Restricts the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats

President Donald J. Trump signed a Proclamation to protect the nation from foreign terrorist and other national security and public safety t...