Immigration Insights

November 17, 2023

A new trusted employer scheme will allow registered companies in South Africa to benefit from simplified visa applications and accelerated visa processing times for skilled foreign workers.

November 10, 2023

Attacks this weekend in Israel have caused major disruptions to travel in and out of the country. CIBT is following the situation and has this update on the status of movement to and from Israel.

November 9, 2023

Canada has set increasing immigration targets for 2024-2026, with an ultimate goal of attracting 500,000 immigrants per year by 2026.

November 9, 2023

The government of Kenya announced fee increases for a number of government-produced documents, including some steep increases on certain visas and work permits.

November 9, 2023

Ghana and South Africa have entered into a visa-waiver agreement, allowing for stays in the other country of up to 90 days.

November 8, 2023

The Australian government is considering changes which will open a pathway to permanent residence for more foreign workers.

November 2, 2023

Hong Kong's chief executive announced a series of policy changes designed to attract and retain foreign workers, and to strengthen business relationships with mainland China.

November 2, 2023

Kenya has announced it is dropping the requirement for an entry visa for nationals of all other African countries, by the end of the year.

November 2, 2023

CIBT/Newland Chase has three webinars scheduled for November on a range of visa and mobility topics with our staff of global experts.

November 1, 2023

As part of the ongoing digitalisation process for immigration statuses, several types of physical documents will be replaced with electronic versions by the UKVI, including biometric residence permits and residence cards.

October 30, 2023

China officially joins the Apostille Convention on 7 November. This will simplify the process of legalizing travel documents for China.

October 30, 2023

The UK government announced in the immigration health surcharge would be increased, the fee increase will now occur no earlier than 16 January 2024.

October 24, 2023

Applications for the Electronic Travel Authorization system open on 25 October for citizens of Qatar, with other countries to be added later. the ETA is a pre-screening system for citizens of visa-exempt countries who are visiting the UK.

October 20, 2023

ETIAS, the European Union's electronic visa-waiver entry system, has officially been delayed until May 2025.

October 20, 2023

Due to the ongoing regional conflict, Israel's entry into the United States' visa-waiver program has been made effective immediately. The program allows for visa-free visits of up to 90 days.

October 20, 2023

China is continuing to change its entry requirements to boost foreign tourism. It is now moving to eliminate in-person interviews for visas.

October 19, 2023

Are you moving to the United Kingdom from the United States? The UK offers two options for foreigners wishing to move permanently: indefinite leave to remain (ILR) or naturalization. Which option is best for you? And how does the British naturalization process work? In this guide, we’ll cover all the ins and outs of becoming […]

October 19, 2023

While many foreigners in Mexico choose to return to their home countries after a few years, others choose to make Mexico their new home. They may want to stay because of professional obligations, because they have established a family in Mexico, or simply because they enjoy the Mexican lifestyle and the country’s natural beauty. Some […]

October 19, 2023

The government of Malaysia has issued new requirements for Afghan passport holders affiliated with companies registered with the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC).

October 19, 2023

Relocating internationally can open a world of opportunities, but it can also be difficult on a person's mental health, if not managed correctly. This long-form post looks at some of the top coping strategies.