Immigration Insights

UNITED KINGDOM – Changes to Child Student visa rules.

March 18, 2025

UK Visas and Immigration is introducing various safeguarding-related changes to Child Student rules from May 29, 2025.

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SWITZERLAND – Short-term work notifications must be submitted via EasyGov.

March 18, 2025

All short-term work notifications for Switzerland must be submitted through EasyGov.swiss, the official online platform for companies.

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UNITED KINGDOM – The UK ETA scheme is now fully operational.

March 17, 2025

The scheme applies for visitors who do not need a short-stay visa, or who do not already have a UK immigration status prior to travelling.

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UNITED KINGDOM – Home Office issues new Immigration Rules Statement of Changes  

March 17, 2025

New Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules HC 733, together with an Explanatory Memorandum and a ministerial statement.

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UNITED STATES – Potential travel ban: What you need to know.

March 14, 2025

While no official policy has been announced, indications suggest that a revised travel ban could be forthcoming.

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CZECH REPUBLIC – Taiwanese passport holders now benefit from work permit exemption.

March 14, 2025

The Czech Republic has expanded the list of work permit-exempt nationalities to include nationals of Taiwan, China.

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CANADA – Extension requested to maintain first-generation limit to citizenship by descent. 

March 14, 2025

Bill C-71 aims to address the ruling of the Ontario Superior Court while preserving the core value and integrity of Canadian citizenship.

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UNITED KINGDOM – Update on the transition to eVisas for biometric residence permit and biometric residence card holders.

March 12, 2025

The UK will replace physical BRPs and BRCs with eVisas by the end of 2024. Discover key deadlines, benefits, and how to manage travel.

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SINGAPORE – Key changes to Work Permit and S Pass eligibility.

March 7, 2025

Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has announced significant amendments to its work permit framework, effective July 1, 2025.

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VIETNAM – Expansion of the Department of Home Affairs’ role and immigration process changes. 

March 7, 2025

Vietnam is transferring key responsibilities from the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

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PANAMA – Updates to immigration rules for SEM visa holders.

March 4, 2025

Panama’s National Immigration Authority has introduced new regulations affecting foreign personnel holding SEM permanent staff visas.

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CANADA – 2025 Express Entry categories are announced.

March 3, 2025

IRCC announced the 2025 Express Entry categories aimed at addressing Canada's long-term labor shortages.

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UNITED KINGDOM – Update to the “good character” requirement for nationality applications.

February 26, 2025

The Home Office provided updated guidance on how the good character requirement is assessed in nationality applications.

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UNITED STATES – Stricter eligibility rules for interview waiver.

February 25, 2025

The Department of State announced changes to its interview waiver policies, rolling back many of the expansions introduced previously.

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MALAYSIA – Expansion of ePASS system.

February 24, 2025

The Immigration Department of Malaysia will begin using the ePASS system for new and renewal Expatriate Services Division (ESD) applications.

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CZECH REPUBLIC – Updates to temporary protection and new long-stay residence permit.

February 21, 2025

Since the onset of the armed conflict in Ukraine in 2022, the Czech Republic has been one of the countries that has welcomed the most Ukrainian nationals, followed by Germany and Poland.

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SOUTH KOREA – Mobile alien registration card is introduced. 

February 11, 2025

This new digital version is valid for all Alien Registration Card types (E/F/D, etc.).

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NORWAY – Stricter subsistence rules for family immigration.

February 11, 2025

The government has announced an increase in the minimum income threshold for individuals sponsoring family members.

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SAUDI ARABIA – Update to Business Visit Visa duration for select nationalities.

February 11, 2025

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a change in the duration of stay for the Business Visit Visa for certain nationalities.

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KUWAIT – New penalties for breaches of residency laws are introduced.

January 30, 2025

The new penalties apply to several categories of residency. This article summarizes the new regulations now in effect.

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