Finland. Changes to Official Document Fees in 2025
Jason Tartson
December 24, 2024
Key Takeaways: Finland Announces Fee Hike for Passports, ID Cards, and Residence Permits in 2025 Starting January 1, 2025, Finland
Immigration and Economy
Hungary. Ending Real Estate Investments for Golden Visas
Jason Tartson
December 24, 2024
Key Takeaways: Hungary to Discontinue Real Estate Investment in Golden Visa Program Hungary has announced it will remove the real
US. USCIS to Release Updated Form I-129 for Nonimmigrant Workers
Sheila Davis
December 24, 2024
Key Takeaways: The revised Form I-129 will go into effect on January 17, 2025. It aligns with new H-1B and
USA. Guest Worker Visas: A Lifeline for Agriculture in a Shifting Immigration Landscape
Jason Tartson
December 23, 2024
Key Takeaways: Guest worker visas (H-2A and H-2B) are indispensable for sustaining agricultural productivity and seasonal industries. Threats of mass
Portugal. A Comprehensive Initiative Supporting Immigrants in Tourism
Jason Tartson
December 23, 2024
Key Takeaways: Portugal has launched a new initiative to train immigrants for the tourism sector. Participants will receive a monthly
Canada. Four Provinces Hold PNP Draws to Invite Immigration Candidates
Sheila Davis
December 23, 2024
Key Takeaways: Four Canadian provinces—Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island—recently issued invitations under their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).
Austria. Exploring the Nationalities Most Likely to Obtain a Schengen Visa
Sheila Davis
December 23, 2024
Key Takeaways: Austria approved over 88% of visa applications for specific nationalities in 2023, reflecting its strong diplomatic relations and
Spain’s Congress Approves Termination of Golden Visa Program
Sheila Davis
December 22, 2024
Key Takeaways: Spain’s Golden Visa program, which grants residency in exchange for significant investments, will be officially abolished following approval
Advancing Sustainability in the UAE: Immigration Pathways to Attract Talent for a Greener Future
Sheila Davis
December 22, 2024
Key Takeaways: The UAE has introduced a new immigration pathway, the Blue Visa, aimed at attracting professionals in sustainability and
UK. How Much Are Migrants Earning? Not Even Jonathan Portes Knows
Sheila Davis
December 21, 2024
Key Takeaways: In the UK, migrants are often employed in lower-wage sectors, but there is no clear, consistent data on