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KENYA: Tightening of Requirements to Class D Permits
July 29, 2022
The Kenya Department of Immigration Services (‘DIS’) has implemented several measures in an attempt to tighten the requirements for a Class D Permit. Class D Permits can be issued to foreign nationals who are locally employed by an employer in Kenya.
Read MoreMEXICO: Immigration Updates
July 29, 2022
Updates regarding the reactivation of the CURP and visas issued from the Mexican Embassy in Colombia.
Read MoreJapan Reopens to Foreign Travelers, with Conditions
July 27, 2022
As the pandemic gripped the world, Japan shut its doors to outside visitors. The good news for travelers is that Japan is beginning to reopen. But that process comes with conditions.
Read MoreUNITED STATES: Second Phase of Premium Processing
July 22, 2022
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) is carrying out its intention to expand the premium processing program by implementing the second phase of premium processing expansion for certain petitioners that have a pending Form I-140 employment-based immigrant visa petition, under the EB-1 and EB-2 classifications.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: A New Plan
July 21, 2022
The UK government has published its ‘New Plan for Immigration: Legal Migration and Border Control', “setting out the vision for [the UK’s] border and legal migration system of the future… to a stronger, more secure and prosperous Union”.
Read MoreChina Entry Requirements: Update
July 19, 2022
Further developments regarding China entry requirements related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreTAIWAN: Work Permit Application Online Filing System
July 8, 2022
From 30 July 2022, the online filing system in Taiwan must be mandatorily utilized to file work permit applications.
Read MoreFINLAND: Fast Track Service Introduced
July 6, 2022
From 1 June 2022, a Fast Track Service aiming to expedite the residence permit application process for specialists, start-up entrepreneurs, EU Blue Card, ICT residence permit applicants and their family members has been launched in Finland.
Read MoreMIDDLE EAST REGION: Immigration Updates
July 4, 2022
Immigration updates from the Middle East region, including the closure of government offices due to the Eid Al Adha holiday, the suspension of visit visas for family and tourists in Kuwait and immigration processing delays in Qatar due to the World Cup.
Read MoreSWEDEN: Immigration Rule Changes Announced
June 29, 2022
On 1 June, the Swedish parliament announced a number of changes to the Swedish immigration rules.
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