Category: Immigration Insights

CZECH REPUBLIC – Taiwanese passport holders now benefit from work permit exemption.

March 14, 2025

The Czech Republic has expanded the list of work permit-exempt nationalities to include nationals of Taiwan, China.

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CANADA – Extension requested to maintain first-generation limit to citizenship by descent. 

March 14, 2025

Bill C-71 aims to address the ruling of the Ontario Superior Court while preserving the core value and integrity of Canadian citizenship.

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UNITED KINGDOM – Update on the transition to eVisas for biometric residence permit and biometric residence card holders.

March 12, 2025

The UK will replace physical BRPs and BRCs with eVisas by the end of 2024. Discover key deadlines, benefits, and how to manage travel.

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SINGAPORE – Key changes to Work Permit and S Pass eligibility.

March 7, 2025

Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has announced significant amendments to its work permit framework, effective July 1, 2025.

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VIETNAM – Expansion of the Department of Home Affairs’ role and immigration process changes. 

March 7, 2025

Vietnam is transferring key responsibilities from the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

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PANAMA – Updates to immigration rules for SEM visa holders.

March 4, 2025

Panama’s National Immigration Authority has introduced new regulations affecting foreign personnel holding SEM permanent staff visas.

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CANADA – 2025 Express Entry categories are announced.

March 3, 2025

IRCC announced the 2025 Express Entry categories aimed at addressing Canada's long-term labor shortages.

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UNITED KINGDOM – Update to the “good character” requirement for nationality applications.

February 26, 2025

The Home Office provided updated guidance on how the good character requirement is assessed in nationality applications.

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UNITED STATES – Stricter eligibility rules for interview waiver.

February 25, 2025

The Department of State announced changes to its interview waiver policies, rolling back many of the expansions introduced previously.

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MALAYSIA – Expansion of ePASS system.

February 24, 2025

The Immigration Department of Malaysia will begin using the ePASS system for new and renewal Expatriate Services Division (ESD) applications.

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