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Category: Immigration Insights
KENYA: New Online Immigration Application System Launched
March 7, 2016
Effective 2nd March 2016, foreign nationals applying for immigration documents must use the new electronic Foreign Nationals Services (eFNS) portal. However, the online portal is not yet fully operational, and manual applications may still be necessary in some cases. Which applications…
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: Quotas for EU/EFTA L Permits Exhausted for First Quarter of 2016
March 7, 2016
The quota for L permits for the first quarter of 2016, for short-term assignees from European Union (EU) / European Free Trade Agreement (EFTA) countries, has been filled. Who is Affected? New, incoming EU/EFTA nationals who are assigned to Switzerland…
Read MoreCANADA: New Electronic Travel Authorisation Effective March 2016
March 7, 2016
As we reported at the end of last year, we now issue a reminder that on 15th March 2016 the Canadian government will enforce the new Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) program. The eTA process went into effect in August 2015 but will not…
Read MoreUK: Concessions for Syrian Nationals
March 4, 2016
On 29th February 2016, UKVI published certain concessions to the Immigration Rules for Syrian nationals who are present within the UK, whose country of habitual residence is Syria and have limited leave to enter or remain, or whose leave has…
Read MoreUK: New Immigration and Nationality Fees for 2016/2017
March 4, 2016
On Friday 26th February 2016 UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) announced that the new fees for 2016/2017 will come into effect on 18th March 2016. The fees will not be active in the Isle of Man until 6th April 2016.…
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: New Permanent Residence Route for New Zealand Nationals
March 1, 2016
The Australian Government announced on 19th February that, as of 1st July 2017, there will be a separate pathway for New Zealand citizens to apply for permanent residency and then Australian citizenship. Who is Eligible? New Zealand Special Category Visa…
Read MoreUNITED STATES: Libya, Somalia and Yemen Added to Countries of Concern List for Visa Waiver Program
March 1, 2016
On 18th February the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced that it is adding Libya, Somalia and Yemen to the list of countries or areas of concern, limiting Visa Waiver Program (VWP) travel for certain individuals who have visited any…
Read MoreBRAZIL, CHILE, MOROCCO: Legalisation of Documents Waived Under Apostille Convention
March 1, 2016
Morocco, Brazil and Chile have all recently signed the Apostille Convention, which eliminates the need for consular legalisation of public documents. The Apostille Convention will enter into force for Morocco and Brazil on 14th August 2016, and for Chile on…
Read MoreUK: Preferred Agency Scheme Launched in India
February 25, 2016
UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) is proposing to introduce a new preferred agency programme in India. The proposal, which could be put in place as early as next month, is intended to ease the visa application process for travel agents and…
Read MoreCOLOMBIA: New Entry and Stay Permit for Schengen Nationals
February 23, 2016
On 24th November 2015, Colombia introduced a new category of Entry and Stay Permit called PIP-10 for Schengen Area member states. Nationals of Schengen Area countries were already allowed to enter Colombia visa-free. On 3rd December 2015 the European Union…
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