Finnish Immigration Service’s report on operations for 2023 has been published
The operating environment of the Finnish Immigration Service saw many changes in 2023. The economic downturn contributed to the reduced volumes of work-related immigration in the latter half of 2023,…
Immigration Update with Lin Walker – Franchise Opportunities for E2 Visa Applicants
What are some of the advantages that franchise ownership offers over traditional businesses in terms of securing an E-2 visa? We were honored to be joined on the podcast by…
Finnish Immigration Service introduces automated post-decision monitoring of startup entrepreneurs’ permits
The Finnish Immigration Service will bring into use automated post-decision monitoring of startup entrepreneurs' residence permits on 24 April 2024. The purpose of post-decision monitoring is to verify that startup…
Trapped by Italy’s Policy Paradox, Asylum Seekers and Other Migrants Can Fall into Exploitative Farm Labor
Asylum seekers and other migrants crossing the Mediterranean irregularly often view Italy as both a transit and host country. Italy has in recent years received the largest number of trans-Mediterranean…
Arrangements discussed to transfer funds from discontinued payment cards of clients of Prison and Probation Service and Finnish Immigration Service
The company that used to supply payment cards to the Prison and Probation Service and the Finnish Immigration Service, PFS, has been placed in liquidation. Arrangements to transfer the remaining…
Finnish Immigration Service rectified its procurement decisions concerning reception centres
The Finnish Immigration Service has rectified the procurement decisions it made in March concerning new reception centres. The decisions concern reception operations in eight geographical areas. The Finnish Immigration Service…
Immigration Update with Lin Walker – Special Episode: Redefining Mindfulness for Professionals
We take a break from Immigration News to bring you a very special episode with mindfulness coach and embodied movement educator Timothy Lewis.In this episode attorney Lin Walker talks with…
New programme set up for the steering and monitoring of the assistance system for victims of human trafficking
The Finnish Immigration Service steers and monitors the activities of the assistance system for victims of human trafficking. To ensure that the steering and monitoring are systematic and transparent, the…
Immigration Update with Lin Walker – The DOJ Takes a $25 Million Bite Out of Apple
In its PERM recruitment process, which is required to sponsor foreign nationals for employment-based permanent residence, Apple showed a preference for employees with temporary work visas instead of qualified and…
Immigration Update with Lin Walker – Department of Homeland Security Says “Use It or Lose It” to H1B Petitioners
In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), published by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS or the Agency) on October 23, 2023, DHS proposes to create a “Use or Lose”…