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LATVIA – Updates on immigration regulations and fees.

January 20, 2025

New amendments to Latvia's Regulations on the Employment of Foreigners introduced additional requirements for job vacancy publications.

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LITHUANIA – Immigration changes for 2025.

January 20, 2025

Lithuania made several changes to immigration rules and practices, which took effect at the beginning of 2025.

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VIETNAM – Update on business visa compliance.

January 20, 2025

Vietnamese authorities have reinforced their stance on business visa compliance. Find out how this affects businesses operating in Vietnam.

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UNITED STATES – DHS provides clarity on H-1B regulations and requirements. 

January 17, 2025

The Department of Homeland Security released a final rule to modernize the H-1B program for practitioners and beneficiaries.

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CANADA – Changes to open work permits for family members of temporary residents.

January 17, 2025

The Government of Canada is updating the eligibility criteria for open work permits (OWP) for family members of international students and foreign workers. 

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UNITED STATES – It’s H-1B lottery time!

January 13, 2025

H-1B pre-registration begins in early March 2025. Information about your company and employees should be submitted by the end of January.

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CANADA – Flagpoling is targeted under changes to work and study permits.

January 6, 2025

Canada's recent immigration policy updates bring significant changes to work and study permits, effective December 23, 2024.

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CANADA – Express Entry system revamp: What employers need to know.

January 6, 2025

Canada has announced changes to its Express Entry system to tackle fraud and ensure a fairer immigration process.

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SOUTH AFRICA – Further extension of the temporary concession for visa, waiver, and appeal applicants.

December 30, 2024

South Africa has further extended temporary concessions for foreign nationals awaiting the outcome of visa, waiver, and appeal applications.

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PHILIPPINES – ACR-I annual reporting reminder.

December 19, 2024

Foreign nationals holding an ACR-I card must complete mandatory annual reporting between January 1, 2025 and March 1, 2025.

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