Category: Immigration Insights

INDONESIA – Annual manpower reporting and key immigration changes.

November 21, 2024

An important reporting period and key immigration regulation changes have been announced by authorities in Indonesia.

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CANADA – Changes to multi-entry visa issuance.

November 18, 2024

IRCC officers are empowered to use discretion in deciding whether to issue a single-entry or multiple-entry visa and in determining the validity period.

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PANAMA: Changes are introduced for non-visa waiver nationals.

November 13, 2024

Non-visa wavier nationals seeking admission to Panama without a consular visa are now required to meet fewer requirements.

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Mastering the L-1 visa: How the L-1 Blanket streamlines workforce transfers.

November 13, 2024

Learn how the L-1 Visa and L-1 Blanket Petition simplify U.S. employee transfers for multinational companies, saving time and reducing costs while ensuring compliance.

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THAILAND – A new electronic travel authorization will be required for entry. 

October 31, 2024

An ETA, expected to take effect between December 2024 and the first quarter of 2025, will be mandatory for individuals entering Thailand.

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CANADA – A reduction in immigration numbers is targeted for 2025-2027 

October 29, 2024

Reductions in both permanent and temporary resident annual targets. The plan includes controlled targets for international students and foreign workers.

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SOUTH AFRICA: New points-based system for critical skills and general work visa applications is introduced.

October 28, 2024

Details of a new points-based system for the issuance of work visas have been outlined by the government of South Africa.

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UNITED STATES – New Temporary Protected Status designation for Lebanese nationals amid ongoing crisis.

October 21, 2024

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced this week new temporary immigration benefits to Lebanese nationals currently in the United States.

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EUROPEAN UNION – Reminder of Upcoming Entry-Exit System (EES)

October 21, 2024

Changes to travelling in Europe are due to take place in 2024 and 2025 with the introduction of the Entry-Exit System (EES)

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CANADA – Work-permit instructions for intra-company transferees have been updated.

October 11, 2024

The updates are aimed at enhancing clarity and streamlining guidance for officers processing ICT applications.

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