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CHINA: CIBT Launches China Reopening Webpage
January 27, 2023
For travelers who are interested in going to China, CIBT has launched a new webpage. Here, would-be travelers can apply for visas, or sign up to receive information about documentation needed to travel to China, and the current state of travel restrictions.
Read MoreWEBINAR: Preparing for FY 2024 H-1B Cap Selection
January 27, 2023
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has confirmed the FY 2024 H-1B cap initial registration period will open on March 1, 2023. Beneficiaries of successful FY 2024 H-1B petitions will be eligible to start working in the U.S. on October 1, 2023.
Read MoreSLOVAKIA: Immigration Changes for 2023
January 27, 2023
The Slovak authorities have implemented Act No. 5/2004 on 1 January 2023, covering several immigration processes, including Posted Worker Notification.
Read MorePAKISTAN: To Join Apostille Convention
January 19, 2023
Pakistan has officially submitted documentation to accede to the Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents, more commonly referred to as the Apostille Convention.
Read MoreVIETNAM: HCMC COVID-19 Concessions Repealed
January 13, 2023
The HCMC Department of Labor formally announced COVID-related concessions are to be discontinued with immediate effect.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Immigration Skills Charge Exemptions
January 13, 2023
The new Immigration Skills Charge (“ISC”) exemption is available from January 2023 for employers sponsoring senior managers or specialist employees under the Global Business Mobility – Senior or Specialist (former Intra-Company Transfer) route.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Government to Implement ETA Scheme
January 13, 2023
From January 2023, the government of the United Kingdom will be implementing an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme as part of their universal “permission to travel” requirement.
Read MoreMALAYSIA: MDEC Removed Option for Endorsement Transfer
January 13, 2023
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has removed the option for pass endorsements to be filed directly with MDEC for any foreign nationals who renewed their passports and intend to transfer the existing pass onto the new one.
Read MoreCHINA: Restrictions on Travelers from Japan, South Korea
January 12, 2023
Due to concern over rising COVID rates in China, the government of South Korea stopped issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens. In return, Chinese consular posts in Japan and South Korea have suspended issuing Chinese visas of various kinds to Japanese and South Korean citizens.
Read MoreUAE: Unemployment Insurance Scheme Launched
January 6, 2023
The government of the United Arab Emirates has implemented a mandatory unemployment insurance scheme for employees working in any private or government sector organization. The scheme is called the Involuntary Loss of Employment (ILOE).
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