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LITHUANIA – Immigration changes for 2025.
January 20, 2025
By: Carlijn Langeveld, Newland Chase Advisory Lithuania made several changes to immigration rules and practices, which took effect at the beginning of 2025. New quota numbers for 2025 In 2024, 36,663 of the 40,250 quota for third-country nationals coming to Lithuania to work were used. For 2025, the authorities have reduced the total quota to […]
Read MoreVIETNAM – 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.
Read MoreUNITED 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.
Read MoreCANADA – 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.
Read MoreUNITED 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.
Read MoreCANADA – 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.
Read MoreCANADA – 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.
Read MoreSOUTH 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.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – Update on the transition to eVisas for biometric residence permit and biometric residence card holders.
December 23, 2024
The UK will replace physical BRPs and BRCs with eVisas by the end of 2024. Discover key deadlines, benefits, and how to manage travel.
Read MorePHILIPPINES – 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.
Read MoreUNITED STATES – What’s next? How the corporate immigration landscape could look under the second Trump Administration.
December 18, 2024
Corporations can expect significant changes to the immigration system, particularly in employment, foreign labor, and business operations.
Read MoreCHINA – Major changes to transit visa-free policies.
December 18, 2024
China’s transit visa-free policy now allows 10-day stays, more entry ports, and cross-regional travel. Learn about these important updates.
Read MoreUNITED STATES – Many J-1 visa holders are no longer subject to the two-year foreign residency rule.
December 11, 2024
The list of nationalities and skills subject to the INA 212(e) two-year foreign residency rule has been updated.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA – New Skills in Demand visa program is a game-changer.
December 9, 2024
Australia's new Skills in Demand (SID) Visa replaces the TSS visa, and features updated occupation lists, reduced work experience requirements, and streamlined pathways to permanent residency.
Read MoreSWITZERLAND – Federal Council lifts quotas for Croatian nationals in 2025.
December 6, 2024
From 1st January 2025, Croatian nationals coming to work in Switzerland will benefit from full freedom of movement.
Read MoreSWITZERLAND – 2025 quotas for new work permit applications are announced.
December 6, 2024
The Federal Council of Switzerland announced quotas for new work permit applications submitted during the 2025 calendar year.
Read MoreIRELAND – Immigration Service Delivery announces plans to facilitate customers travelling at Christmas.
December 4, 2024
Temporary arrangement to facilitate those with expired Irish Residence Permit cards who wish to travel internationally during Christmas.
Read MoreUNITED STATES – Navigating PERM audits: A comprehensive guide.
December 3, 2024
This guide covers the PERM process, audit triggers, response strategies, and best practices to ensure compliance and minimize delays when selected for a PERM audit.
Read MoreMALAYSIA – 2025 quota projections for ESD-registered companies.
December 2, 2024
Quota submissions for Employment Pass and Professional Visit Pass applications for 2025 opened on December 1, 2024.
Read MoreCHINA – Work Permit and Social Security cards will be integrated for foreign workers from December 1, 2024.
November 26, 2024
A new regulation will integrate the Foreigner’s Work Permit Card with the Social Security Card to create a unified system.
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