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The US has announced new immigration restrictions following the incident in Washington: a suspension of asylum processing, a massive review of green cards from 19 countries, and increased security checks for all applicants. Find out who the changes affect and what to expect in 2025
02 Dec. 2025
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Living abroad, especially in Germany, can be a challenge, but there are a variety of useful resources and services to help you adapt and get the information you need. Learn more about the most popular apps that will make life in Germany easier
23 Nov. 2025
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In 2025, Germany tightened immigration rules: it banned family reunification for individual refugees, revoked citizenship for 3 years, and approved new border restrictions. Find out what has changed, who will be affected by the changes, and how foreigners can act this summer
03 Jun. 2025
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One of the executive orders signed by US President Donald Trump on his inauguration day included a 90-day pause in US foreign aid. This decision led to the temporary suspension of USAID, and later there was talk that USAID was going to be shut down completely. Find out what the agency is and which countries will be most affected by the closure of USAID
07 Feb. 2025
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On the first day of his presidency, Donald Trump signed a series of orders aimed at changing immigration laws. Among the decisions is an order to cancel the right to US citizenship for children born to foreign parents, changes to obtaining an H-1B visa and much more. Find out what will change very soon for immigrants in the US
22 Jan. 2025
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Moving to Luxembourg: 7 legal aspects governing migration, work and residence
Luxembourg is a small country in the heart of Europe that has been attracting more and more expats in recent years. However, moving here comes with some legal complications. Learn about 7 important aspects that regulate migration, work and residence in Luxembourg
11 Dec. 2024
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Sweden family visa: application procedure and planned changes
The Swedish government has announced plans to tighten the rules for family reunification visas. This decision was introduced as part of the fight against excessive migration. Find out what is planned to change for expats and their families, as well as the current procedure for obtaining a Swedish family reunification visa
17 Jul. 2024
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Paragraph 25: obtaining permanent residence for refugees in Germany 2024
In order to stay in Germany, refugees can apply for asylum. To do so, they must go through the appropriate procedure and receive an official notification from the Aufenthaltsgestattung. Find out more about who is eligible for permanent residence for refugees in Germany under Paragraph 25 in 2024
21 Apr. 2024
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