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    Green Card Backlogs And Visa Bulletin Trends: What Employers Can Do In 2025 And Beyond

    US employers continue to face mounting challenges in retaining foreign talent due to ongoing green card backlogs and shifting Visa Bulletin cutoffs. The EB-2 and EB-3 categories for India and China remain severely backlogged, and even “Rest of World” applicants now face delays. More recently...
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    Fast-track Visa Options For Technical Workers: Türkiye’s AMS Visa And Greece’s Installation Visa

    Companies often need to send technical experts abroad at short notice—for machinery installation, complex system maintenance, or specialized training. These assignments are usually urgent, meaning that traditional work permit routes—often lengthy and paperwork-heavy—can be impractical. To...
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    The EB-1C Green Card For Multinational Managers And Executives: Exploring Non-Traditional Pathways To Permanent Residency

    With US immigration policy facing heightened scrutiny, longer processing times, and stricter evidentiary standards, both foreign nationals and employers are seeking alternative strategies to secure permanent residency. While the National Interest Waiver (NIW) and the standard PERM Labor...
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    Not Getting Selected In The H-1B Lottery Is Not The End Of The Road: Other Options May Be Available

    The H-1B lottery remains one of the most competitive immigration processes in the United States. For FY 2026, only 120,141 of the 343,981 eligible registrations were selected—less than 35%. While the H-1B is often seen as the primary route to work in the US, there are multiple alternative visa...
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    Germany’s Police Clearance Certificate In 2025: Updated Apostille And Certification Process

    Germany is modernising its public administration through digitalisation, aiming to simplify official procedures and reduce delays. One area affected by these reforms is the Police Clearance Certificate—known in German as the Führungszeugnis. As of late 2024, important updates have been...
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    A1 Certificate Fraud: Key Takeaways From The 2025 ECJ Decision

    On 23 January 2025, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) issued a landmark judgment in Case C-421/23, clarifying how EU social security rules apply to posted workers when A1 certificates are fraudulent or invalid. As national authorities now begin to implement the ruling, the case is shaping...
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    Immigration Strategy For Work And Travel In The EU: Why Employers Must Plan Ahead

    The European Union (EU) promotes mobility within its borders, but when it comes to moving employees for work, the reality can be far more complex. While EU-wide frameworks exist, individual member states continue to enforce their own rules, processes and limitations. For non-EU nationals who...
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    France’s Visitor Visa: A Faster Option For Family Members Of Local Hire (Salarié) Employees

    Relocating to France for employment under the salarié immigration status is an exciting opportunity, but it often presents challenges for family members wishing to relocate at the same time. Unlike some other immigration routes, salarié employees cannot immediately sponsor dependants. For...
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    New Bahrain Golden Visa Portal: What You Need To Know

    On 10 April 2025, Bahrain’s Department of Nationality, Passports & Residence Affairs (NPRA) launched a new Golden Visa website and hotline, allowing applicants and their representatives to access information on eligibility, application criteria, processes, and benefits of the Golden Residency...
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    10-Year Residence Permit In France: Who Qualifies And How To Apply

    For foreigners seeking long-term stability in France, the 10-year residence permit offers a secure solution. Often referred to as the carte de résident, it provides a renewable, decade-long right to live and work in France, making it an attractive alternative to acquiring French nationality or...
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    Staying Ahead Of A Potential US Travel Ban: A Strategic Guide For Employers

    Although the current administration has confirmed that an anticipated travel ban is temporarily on hold, it remains a stated policy priority. Employers should prepare now to minimize disruption if restrictions are implemented. As history shows, bans can be announced quickly, with immediate...
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    Navigating Immigration Requirements For Third-Country Nationals In Norway’s Energy Sector

    With its abundant natural resources and commitment to renewable energy, Norway is a global leader in the energy transition. This position has created strong demand for international expertise, particularly in oil, gas, and renewables projects both onshore and offshore. For third-country...
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    EU Citizens In Poland: Register Or Replace Your Certificate Before 3 August 2026

    Under Directive 2004/38/EC, EU citizens and their family members enjoy the right of residence in any EU member state. However, when residing in another member state for more than three months, registration formalities must be completed. In Poland, this means EU nationals must complete EU...
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    Navigating The UK’s ETA System With Adverse Immigration Or Criminal History

    The UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system introduces a new digital permission requirement for visa-free nationals—those who previously did not need a visa for short visits to the UK for tourism, business, or short-term study. While the process is straightforward for most...
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    Visa Appointment Strategies: Navigating Recent Immigration Changes Under The New U.S. Administration

    On 20 January 2025, the president began his second term with a series of executive orders that have already reshaped the U.S. immigration landscape. Among the most immediate impacts are policy changes affecting visa appointments at U.S. consular posts abroad. These developments, combined with...
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