Month: July 2017

July 21, 2017

Effective immediately, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has implemented the option to apply by email for pre-approval for a Temporary Work Permit (TWP), with a target for approvals of two working days from receipt of application. How to apply? Applications by the Nigerian company sponsoring the applicant for pre-approval for a Temporary Work permit can […]

July 21, 2017

From 29th June 2017, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) is now requiring an additional document in support of applications for conversion of a 9(a) tourist visa or a temporary visitor visa to a 9(g) Pre-arranged Employment Visa (Commercial). What is the change? The additional requirement is the submission of proof of the publication of the […]

July 19, 2017

From 12th July 2017, nationals of eleven countries in Latin America and the Caribbean are now eligible for visa-free entry to Taiwan for either 30 or 90 days. Who qualifies? Nationals of Belize, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Saint Vincent, Saint Kitts and Nevis and Saint Lucia are visa-exempt for 30 days Nationals of Paraguay, El […]

July 18, 2017

On 17th July 2017, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a revised version of form I-9, as previously announced. While the revisions and release were initially planned to accommodate the new final rule on parole for start-up entrepreneurs, which has been delayed, USCIS kept revisions to the Form I-9 on track. Employers have until 17th September 2017 to […]

July 17, 2017

In this week’s edition, we advise that India has extended the conversion period of its Person of Indian Origin to Overseas Citizens of India, and that Uruguay and Brazil have signed a bilateral Permanent Residence agreement. We also bring you the latest immigration news from Thailand, Egypt and Oman.

July 17, 2017

Earlier this month, an agreement between Uruguay and Brazil was signed, which will allow their citizens to be granted permanent visas on both sides without a prior period of temporary residency. This will come into effect after 30 days of the ratification by each country’s government. Under this new agreement, Uruguayan and Brazilian applicants for […]

July 14, 2017

It is now mandatory for nationals from certain countries to register with the immigration authorities within seven days of entry into Egypt. This applies to holders of business, tourist and work visas, and also applies to holders of Egyptian residency permits. The affected nationalities are as follows: Algeria India Lebanon Pakistan Philippines Syria Tunisia The […]

July 14, 2017

On 19th June 2017, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) officially launched a new eVisa system for business and tourist visas. Who can benefit? The new online application system is initially open to nationals of 67 countries, and nationals of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries with one of 116 designated professions. The new system also allows […]

July 14, 2017

From 23rd June 2017, the Royal Decree on Managing the Work of Foreigners B.E. 2560 (2017) significantly increases the penalties for various offences related to foreign nationals working in Thailand. However, the enforcement of some of the penalties has been postponed until 1st January 2018, to allow employers and foreign employees to comply with the […]

July 13, 2017

The Indian government has once again extended the 30th June 2017 deadline for conversion of Person of Indian Origin (PIO) cards to Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cards, this time until 31st December 2017. Background An ordinance of 6th January 2015, amending the Indian Citizenship Act, unified the two schemes and, on 9th January 2015, […]