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Category: Immigration Insights
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.
Read MoreUNITED 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.
Read MoreSINGAPORE – 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.
Read MoreVIETNAM – 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.
Read MorePANAMA – 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.
Read MoreCANADA – 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.
Read MoreUNITED 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.
Read MoreUNITED 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.
Read MoreMALAYSIA – 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.
Read MoreCZECH REPUBLIC – Updates to temporary protection and new long-stay residence permit.
February 21, 2025
Since the onset of the armed conflict in Ukraine in 2022, the Czech Republic has been one of the countries that has welcomed the most Ukrainian nationals, followed by Germany and Poland.
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