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Category: Immigration Insights
SOUTH AFRICA – Extension of concessions due to visa processing delays.
April 2, 2025
Temporary extensions will be continued for foreign nationals awaiting delayed outcomes of their waiver, visa, and appeal applications.
Read MoreISRAEL – Reduced minimum salary for foreign gas and oil workers.
March 28, 2025
Israel is aligning foreign worker salaries with international standards in an effort to reduce costs and encourage development.
Read MoreMEXICO – New regulation for family unit immigration processes.
March 25, 2025
The National Immigration Institute announced a new regulation for family unit immigration processes in Mexico.
Read MoreJAPAN – Introduction of pre-entry tuberculosis screening.
March 21, 2025
Designated screening clinics in The Philippines and Nepal have now been announced by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – UK Visas and Immigration increases application and sponsorship fees.
March 20, 2025
New government measures to reduce the reliance of the migration and borders system on taxpayer funding result in Home Office fee increases.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – Changes to Child Student visa rules.
March 18, 2025
UK Visas and Immigration is introducing various safeguarding-related changes to Child Student rules from May 29, 2025.
Read MoreSWITZERLAND – Short-term work notifications must be submitted via EasyGov.
March 18, 2025
All short-term work notifications for Switzerland must be submitted through EasyGov.swiss, the official online platform for companies.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – The UK ETA scheme is now fully operational.
March 17, 2025
The scheme applies for visitors who do not need a short-stay visa, or who do not already have a UK immigration status prior to travelling.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – Home Office issues new Immigration Rules Statement of Changes.
March 17, 2025
New Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules HC 733, together with an Explanatory Memorandum and a ministerial statement.
Read MoreUNITED STATES – Potential travel ban: What you need to know.
March 14, 2025
While no official policy has been announced, indications suggest that a revised travel ban could be forthcoming.
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