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NEW ZEALAND: Immigration Policy and Process Updates
December 15, 2022
Immigration New Zealand released a new policy on the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and an updated policy on the Essential Skills Work Visa (ESWV) allowing these visa types to be varied.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Strike Actions to Affect Entry
December 15, 2022
Strike actions by the UK’s Public and Commercial Service (PCS) union are expected to affect Border Force operations in December. This will likely cause possible significant delays in entry to the United Kingdom.
Read MoreGERMANY: Authorities Closure and Delays
December 14, 2022
German immigration authorities are currently experiencing extensive delays in processing visa applications. This will be exacerbated by the Berlin local Town Hall closing until February 2023 due to elections.
Read MoreMALAYSIA: Auto-Gate Available for Long-Term Pass Holders
December 14, 2022
The Immigration Department has announced that long-term pass holders in Malaysia are now able to enter via the automatic gate facility at the airport. They may take advantage of this facility without completing any prior registrations.
Read MoreJAPAN: Ports Reopening For Cruise Ships
December 14, 2022
Japan announced on 15 November 2022 the country will start re-opening ports for international cruise ships. Cruise operations are expected to slowly resume.
Read MoreCROATIA: Entry Into Schengen Confirmed
December 14, 2022
Croatia has been granted entry into the Schengen Area, beginning on 01 January 2023.
Read MoreUNITED STATES: H-1B Cap Season Coming Soon
December 9, 2022
The dates for the launch of the 2023 H-1B visa application process are expected to be announced in January. Here's what companies and individuals can do to prepare.
Read MoreUNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Immigration 2022 – A Look Back
December 9, 2022
The UAE implemented many changes to their immigration regulations in 2022, including: new visa categories, simplifications to the golden visa requirements, and changes to Emiratization requirements.
Read MoreVIETNAM: Foreign Utilization Mandatory Reporting
December 6, 2022
Employers in Vietnam who have foreign employees holding valid or current work permits are required to complete a bi-annual report regarding the utilization of foreign manpower.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: Priority Processing of Visa Applications
December 6, 2022
Processing of certain skilled visa applications in Australia has changed following the removal of the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL).
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