In 2023, the UK’s tighter visa regulations significantly reduced net migration, reflecting a strategic shift to attract high-skilled workers while managing overall immigration numbers.
The employment-based green card backlog for Indian nationals, exceeding 1.2 million due to outdated caps and per-country limits, causes prolonged delays and stress for applicants, impacting both their personal lives and U.S. industries reliant on skilled labor.
Austrian citizenship acquisitions decreased by 3.2% in 2023, with significant portions of new citizens residing abroad and notable increases in naturalizations among Austrian residents.
Family-based immigration enables U.S. citizens and permanent residents to sponsor eligible relatives for immigration, involving a multi-step process that can be navigated more effectively with the assistance of an immigration lawyer.
Canada has expanded its Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) program, adding 13 new countries to the list, making travel easier for citizens from these nations.
Travel to the UK is now more affordable for visitors from the Gulf and Jordan, thanks to reduced visa fees.