http://www.immigrationlawyerblog.com/ Published by Jacob J. Sapochnick en-us 2011-11-09T09:43:30-08:00 http://www.immigrationlawyerblog.com/2011/11/uk_new_policy_guidance_on_the.html The UK Border Agency has issued new policy guidance following the judgment of the Supreme Court in the case of Quila and Bibi v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2011] UKSC 45. This case challenged the requirement under... Updates Jacob Sapochnick 2011-11-09T09:43:30-08:00 http://www.immigrationlawyerblog.com/2011/11/russia_to_finalize_visa_deal_w.html Russia will finalize the details of a long-discussed visa agreement with the United States by the end of November, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Thursday. "Within the next few days we will complete all the technicalities concerning simplification... Top Immigration Stories Jacob Sapochnick 2011-11-04T09:25:38-08:00 http://www.immigrationlawyerblog.com/2011/11/more_federal_skilled_workers_f.html The Government of Canada is planning to welcome more federal skilled workers in 2012, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today. The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) remains the principal avenue for permanent immigration to Canada. In 2012,... Updates Jacob Sapochnick 2011-11-03T09:30:56-08:00 http://www.immigrationlawyerblog.com/2011/11/india_us_consulate_moves_to_ne.html The U.S. Consulate General Mumbai will shift this month from Lincoln House in Breach Candy and the American Center in Churchgate to its new facility in the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). The new U.S. Consulate General at BKC reflects the... Updates Jacob Sapochnick 2011-11-02T09:18:35-08:00 http://www.immigrationlawyerblog.com/2011/10/uscis_improves_processing_for.html U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is enhancing the filing process for select forms dealing with naturalization and citizenship (N-Forms). Beginning Oct. 30, 2011, the new process will allow individuals to file N-Forms at a secure Lockbox facility instead of... Global Immigration Stories Jacob Sapochnick 2011-10-30T06:03:36-08:00 http://www.immigrationlawyerblog.com/2011/10/uscis_redesigns_employment_aut.html U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Alejandro Mayorkas today announced the launch of an enhanced Employment Authorization Document (EAD) and a redesigned Certificate of Citizenship (Form N-560) with new features to strengthen security and deter fraud. As part of... Updates Jacob Sapochnick 2011-10-25T09:16:01-08:00 http://www.immigrationlawyerblog.com/2011/10/new_uae_embassy_building_opens.html The new building of the UAE Embassy in Manila, the capital of Philippines, was inaugurated today by Ambassador of the UAE Musa Abdul Wahid Al Khaja. The ceremony in Mckinley Hills neighborhood, Manila was attended by senior Philippine Foreign Ministry... Top Immigration Stories Jacob Sapochnick 2011-10-20T06:18:39-08:00 http://www.immigrationlawyerblog.com/2011/10/uk_reduction_in_jobs_available.html Specialist jobs that are no longer required in the UK will be removed from a government-approved list that helps to ensure the UK only accepts migrant workers that the country needs. The shortage occupation is part of the Tier 2... Global Immigration Stories Jacob Sapochnick 2011-10-18T05:36:40-08:00 http://www.immigrationlawyerblog.com/2011/10/france_tightens_immigrant_lang.html France said Wednesday it was tightening immigration rules to require would-be citizens to provide written proof that they speak enough French to manage their daily lives. Announced in the government's official gazette, the new rules require candidates for citizenship to... Top Immigration Stories Jacob Sapochnick 2011-10-14T05:05:52-08:00 http://www.immigrationlawyerblog.com/2011/10/uk_immigrants_will_be_tested_o.html Foreign nationals could soon have to take a test on British history before they are granted a UK passport after David Cameron set out moves to toughen up requirements for citizenship. The Prime Minister appealed to the public to "shop"... Top Immigration Stories Jacob Sapochnick 2011-10-13T05:01:08-08:00