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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.
Read MoreUNITED STATES – Impact of recent Executive Orders on employment-based immigration.
January 30, 2025
By: Elizabeth Kumbhari, Managing Partner, Go Global Immigration PLLC On January 20 and 21, 2025, President Trump issued eight executive orders that could significantly impact U.S. immigration policies. These include measures aimed at border security, national safety, trade policy, and changes to citizenship and refugee admissions. This article focuses on the potential effects of these […]
Read MoreIRAQ – Update on National Electronic Insurance Platform
January 30, 2025
Updates to the National Electronic Insurance Platform will streamline the health insurance process for visitors, arrivals, and residents.
Read MoreUAE – Enhancements to the Golden Visa program and other updates.
January 30, 2025
The UAE has expanded its Golden Visa program in the past year to include more specialized professionals and high-net-worth individuals.
Read MoreITALY – A guide to visas and immigration for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
January 28, 2025
In this blog we examine some key visa and immigration guidelines to note for visitors to the 2026 Winter Games.
Read MoreNEW ZEALAND – Remote work is introduced for visitor visa holders.
January 28, 2025
New digital nomad rules permit visitor visa holders in New Zealand to work remotely for an overseas employer or client.
Read MoreCANADA – Details of open work permit eligibility for family members are announced.
January 23, 2025
Policy changes will impact the eligibility of spouses of international students in Canada to qualify for open work permits.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – New automated conversion process for EUSS decisions.
January 23, 2025
The Home Office introduced a new process to automatically convert eligible pre-settled status holders to settled status under the EUSS.
Read MoreIRAQ – Update on submissions to Registrar of Companies.
January 21, 2025
Company registrations should not be updated with new notarized documents if the current documents on file are less than one year old.
Read MoreJAPAN – Introduction of pre-entry tuberculosis screening of certain nationalities.
January 21, 2025
Tuberculosis screening test results will be required for Certificate of Eligibility applicants from the Philippines, Nepal, and Vietnam.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – Visa fee changes and airside transit ETA exemption.
January 20, 2025
The UK government has announced that following a review of visa fees, a number of changes were laid before Parliament on January 16, 2025.
Read MoreLATVIA – 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.
Read MoreLITHUANIA – Immigration changes for 2025.
January 20, 2025
Lithuania made several changes to immigration rules and practices, which took effect at the beginning of 2025.
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.
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