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Weekly Immigration Update: November 10–16, 2023

November 16, 2023

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In immigration news this week:

  • Israel/Palestinian Territories: The Israeli government has not announced an automatic visa extension for foreign nationals working in the foreign expert sector. Affected individuals seeking to extend their work visas should start the extension process as soon as possible to ensure they retain continued valid immigration status in Israel. Access our consolidated alert for updates. This alert will be updated on an ongoing basis – please check the alert frequently. Also check our dedicated page for relevant information.
  • Peru: The government published a Legislative Decree, that once effective, will introduce a new Digital Nomad Visa and a shorter validity Local Identification Card for foreign residents, among others.
  • United States: Congress passed a short-term spending bill that will fund some federal agencies - including immigration operations - through February 2, 2024, and some agencies through January 19, 2024, avoiding a U.S. government shutdown this week. In December, the EB-2 and EB-3 Final Action Dates for China will move ahead slightly in the State Department Visa Bulletin, while there will be no change in other employment-based categories. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will accept employment-based adjustment of status applications from foreign nationals with a priority date that is earlier than the Dates for Filing listed in the Bulletin.
  • Saudi Arabia: Applicants with educational certificates issued in seven new countries can now use the online platform Mosadaqa to attest their certificates. See our news brief for details.
  • Denmark: Further details about Denmark’s work permit exemption regime have been released. See our alert for more details.

These items and other news from European Union, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Nigeria, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and Thailand follow in this edition of the Fragomen Immigration Update.

Important updates in immigration this week

United States, November 16, 2023
Congress Passes Stopgap Spending Bill; Immigration Operations Funded Through February 2

  • Congress has passed a short-term spending bill that will fund some federal agencies - including immigration operations - through February 2, 2024, while other federal agencies will be funded through January 19, 2024.
  • President Biden is expected to sign the bill, which would avert a U.S. government shutdown at midnight on November 17, 2023.

To view entire article, click here.

 

Peru, November 14, 2023
New Law Introduces Digital Nomad Visa, Shorter Validity of Local Identification Cards, Among Other Changes  

The government of Peru has published a Legislative Decree that, once it is effective, will introduce the following key changes, among others:

    • A new Digital Nomad Visa;
    • A shorter validity of Local Identification Cards for foreign residents; and
    • A faster deportation process for certain foreign nationals.

These changes are expected to come into effect in the next six months upon the adoption of additional legislative procedures.

To view entire article, click here.

 

South Africa, November 14, 2023
White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection Published for Comment

  • The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has published a ‘White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection’ to establish a process for foreign nationals to obtain residency and citizenship in South Africa, as well as to safeguard refugees and asylum seekers. This framework will ensure adherence to international migration agreements and protocols to which South Africa is a signatory.
  • The White Paper proposes South Africa temporarily withdraw from two international agreements on refugee protection namely, the 1951 United Nations Refugee Convention and the 1967 UN Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees, as South Africa does not have the resources to grant the socioeconomic rights to refugees envisaged in the 1951 Convention.
  • Individuals interested in submitting comments must do so by January 19, 2024.

To view entire article, click here.

 

United States, November 9, 2023
December Visa Bulletin – Slight Movement for China EB-2 and EB-3, No Change in Remaining Employment-Based Categories; USCIS to Honor Dates for Filing in December

  • In December, USCIS will accept employment-based adjustment of status applications from foreign nationals with a priority date that is earlier than the Dates for Filing listed in the State Department’s December 2023 Visa Bulletin.
  • The Dates for Filing for all employment-based categories will remain unchanged.
  • The EB-2 and EB-3 Final Action Dates for China will advance by three weeks to October 22, 2019 and January 22, 2020, respectively. The Final Action Dates for all remaining employment-based categories will remain unchanged.

To view entire article, click here.

Other weekly news briefs

European Union, November 16, 2023
Digital Schengen Visa Application Process Approved for Development; eu-LISA to Start Creating System

Kenya, November 13, 2023
Immigration Services Fee Increase Forthcoming

Middle East, November 14, 2023
GCC-Wide Tourist Visa Implementation Likely Within Two Years

Nigeria, November 16, 2023
Visa-on-Arrival Fee Increased

Nigeria, November 15, 2023
Foreign National Quota Monthly Returns to Be Submitted Via e-CITIBIZ Platform 

Saudi Arabia, November 15, 2023
Business Visit Visa for Investors Expanded to All Nationals

Saudi Arabia, November 13, 2023
Domestic Worker Levy Obligations Relaxed for Premium Residency Holders

Thailand, November 14, 2023
Temporary Visa-Free Entry Scheme Implemented for Tourists from India and Taiwan

This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please contact the immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen.

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