Category: Immigration Insights

CANADA – Update on Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) Program

January 19, 2024

The CUAET program was recently extended to provide ongoing support for those affected by the conflict. In this update, we provide an overview of the key elements of CUAET as they stand today.

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UNITED KINGDOM: Immigration Health Surcharge Fee Increase

January 17, 2024

There has been a delay to the implementation of an increased Immigration Health Surcharge Fee.

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HUNGARY – Update on Application Processing

January 16, 2024

The validity of Hungarian residence permits and permanent residence permits expiring between January 01, 2024 and February 29, 2024 will be extended until April 30, 2024.

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SOUTH KOREA: New Digital Nomad (Workaction) Visa

January 10, 2024

As of January 1, 2024, South Korean Consulates and Embassies have been able to issue a new Digital Nomad (Workaction) visas. This visa allows foreign nationals to work remotely while enjoying an extended stay in South Korea.

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MALAYSIA: ESD Company Audits

January 4, 2024

The Malaysian Immigration Department has initiated its annual evaluation of ESD-registered companies.

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PORTUGAL: Residence Permits Extended until June 30, 2024

January 4, 2024

Portugal has enacted a further extension for Residence Permits and National Visas in response to processing delays.

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IRELAND – Significant Expansion to Employment Permit System

December 29, 2023

Increased eligibility for permits for non-EEA nationals and many minimum salary requirements for employment permits will be raised.

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AUSTRALIA – Major Visa Program Overhaul

December 27, 2023

Australia's immigration policies are undergoing a paradigm shift marked by recent changes aimed at enhancing flexibility and responsiveness.

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HUNGARY – 2024 Brings Changes to Immigration Rules

December 22, 2023

The Hungarian Parliament announced that a new immigration law will come into effect from January 1, 2024.

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PHILIPPINES: ACR-I Annual Report

December 22, 2023

The Bureau of Immigration of the Philippines has issued a notice to remind foreign nationals holding an Alien Certificate Registration (ACR-I) card to complete the mandatory annual reporting.

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