By Alexandra Demeure 31 July 2025 In International News
Effective September 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) will end most in-person interview exemptions for nonimmigrant visa applications. This measure marks a return to mandatory interviews by default, including for renewal applications. Applicants for E-1, E-2, F-1, H-1B, J-1, L-1, and O-1 visas,
By Alexandra Demeure 13 June 2025 In International News
Effective Date: June 9, 2025 President Trump has issued a proclamation imposing visa and travel restrictions on nationals from 19 countries, effective June 9, 2025. These restrictions apply specifically to nationals who are outside the United States on that date and do not possess a valid visa. Nationality-Based
By Alexandra Demeure 2 June 2025 In France news
The multi-year residence permit labelled “Talent – EU Blue Card” is a key tool in France’s strategy to attract highly qualified foreign talent. On 30 April, the French parliament passed a law to reform this status. It entered into force on May 2, 2025. If
By Alexandra Demeure 28 May 2025 In International News
In December 2023, China introduced a visa exemption program for citizens of six countries, including France, initially allowing 15-day visa-free stays for tourism, business, or family visits. In November 2024, this duration was extended to 30 days until December 31, 2025. Additionally, China has streamlined
By Alexandra Demeure 16 May 2025 In International News
The UK Government’s White Paper, presented to Parliament in May 2025, outlines significant changes to the UK’s legal migration framework. These reforms aim to reduce net migration, tighten visa eligibility, and align migration policy with broader labor market, skills, and integration strategies. It’s
By Alexandra Demeure 16 May 2025 In France news
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 2020-192 of March 4, 2020, and Decree No. 2021-1205 of September 17, 2021, the authority for issuing apostilles and legalizations has been transferred to the notariat. These new procedures have been effective for apostilles since May 1, 2025, and will be
By Alexandra Demeure 3 April 2025 In International News
Since April 11, 2025, a new registration requirement for immigrant minors aged 14 on U.S. soil is in place. This measure follows President Trump’s Executive Order 14159 of January 25, 2025, aiming at further protecting national security and strengthening existing immigration laws. Thus, minors aged 14 residing
By Alexandra Demeure 26 July 2024 In France news
Decree No. 2024-811 of July 8, 2024, published on July 16, 2024, introduces a contract of commitment to respect the principles of the Republic for foreigners applying for a residence permit in France. This new regulatory act, applied the day after its publication, follows Law
By Alexandra Demeure 15 May 2023 In France news
France currently hosts about 120,000 Ukrainians under Temporary Protection status. This protection system, designed and activated by European authorities (see our dedicated article) allows Ukrainians fleeing their country because of the ongoing conflict to settle in France and work there freely. Among these thousands
By Alexandra Demeure 12 May 2023 In International News
US authorities have lifted the requirement for vaccination against the COVID-19 virus for international air travel, effective Friday, May 12, 2023 at 12:01 a.m. EDT. The requirement of 2 doses of vaccines to enter the US territory had been in place since the borders reopened in