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UNITED KINGDOM: Immigration Health Surcharge and Visa Application Fee Increases

July 14, 2023

The UK Home Office have announced a large increase to both the Immigration Health Surcharge and visa application fees in order to support the pay rise increases proposed for UK doctors and the police force.

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VIETNAM – E-Visas and Visa Exemption Changes

July 7, 2023

Vietnam has made several changes to the country’s immigration laws affecting visas, e-visas, and entry requirements. The changes will go into effect on 15 August 2023.

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POLAND – COVID-19 Provisions Ended

July 7, 2023

Poland has ended the state of emergency related to the COVID pandemic. This also ends extensions to related visa and residence permissions.

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INDONESIA – Repealed COVID-19 Requirements and Onshore e-Visa Activation

July 6, 2023

Indonesian authorities are removing additional requirements introduced during the pandemic and the onshore issuance for e-visas.

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Women’s World Cup 2023

June 30, 2023

The 2023 FIFA World Cup is approaching, and we're here to help you gain entry into the host countries, Australia and New Zealand.

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UNITED STATES – DOS Visa Fee Increase

June 30, 2023

The Department of State has recently implemented its fee increase for nonimmigrant visa (NIV) and border crossing card applications.

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CANADA – New Tech Talent Strategy

June 30, 2023

Canada announced a new immigration approach built around four key pillars involving additions and improvements to programs offered by the IRCC.

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UNITED STATES – The J-1 Exchange Visitor Program

June 30, 2023

The J-1 program is intended to provide bona fide training and experience for foreign national exchange visitors thus it is issued in connection with a training program. 

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CANADA – Expansion of Francophone Mobility Program

June 23, 2023

The government of Canada has announced an expansion of the Francophone Mobility Program (FMP) for a period of two years.

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AUSTRALIA – To Be Added to UK ETA

June 23, 2023

Australia will be included in the United Kingdom’s Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system when it fully rolls out sometime in 2024.

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