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COLOMBIA: Temporary Suspension of Colombian Visa Application System
October 7, 2022
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Colombia has announced that effective September 30 to October 21, there will be a temporary suspension of the Colombian Visa Application System.
Read MoreGERMANY: Six-Month Residence Requirement Temporarily Lifted in Tbilisi, Georgia
October 6, 2022
The German Consulate in Tbilisi, Georgia announced that they have temporarily lifted the requirement for qualified Russian nationals to provide evidence of 6 months residence in Georgia. The exemption is only applicable to applications for a long-term (D) visa in certain categories.
Read MoreMALAYSIA: Permission To Work – Social Visit Pass (PTW-SVP)
October 6, 2022
The Malaysian authorities have announced from 3 October 2022, travelers could be granted permission to work in Malaysia whilst holding a Social Visit Pass. The permission is the completion of short-term critical work in Malaysia.
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: Modification to Issuance of C Permits
October 4, 2022
Further to a recent judgment from the Swiss Federal Court, the Swiss authorities have modified their practice regarding issuance of permanent residence permits (C permits).
Read MoreUNITED STATES: USCIS Extends Green Card Validity Extension to 24 Months for Green Card Renewals
October 4, 2022
Effective Sept. 26, 2022, USCIS is automatically extending the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) from 12 months to 24 months for lawful permanent residents who file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card.
Read MoreNEW ZEALAND: Immigration Updates
September 30, 2022
Newland Chase brings you a summary of the recent changes in New Zealand.
Read MoreJAPAN: Easing of Border Restrictions
September 29, 2022
The Japanese government has announced the easing of the country's border restrictions from 11 October 2022.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Right to Work Checks – Reminder of 1 October Changes
September 28, 2022
In line with the Covid-19 Right to Work concessions, which afforded employers the ability to conduct remote checks during the pandemic and ends on 30 September, UK employers face changes to the Right to Work check process.
Read MoreTAIWAN: Full Resumption of Visa-Exempt Entry
September 23, 2022
In line with Taiwan’s plan to lift the remaining entry restrictions, the country will restore the visa exemption arrangement with the nationals of Chile, Israel, Japan, Republic of Korea, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei, Philippines with effect from 29 September 2022.
Read MoreMALAYSIA: Introduction of DE Rantau Nomad Pass
September 23, 2022
The Malaysian government has recently announced the introduction of a digital nomad visa called DE Rantau Nomad Pass. Applications will be accepted from 1 October 2022.
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