Immigration Insights

October 12, 2023

While remote work is growing in popularity, it comes with a set of management challenges. This long-form post looks at some of the top management strategies.

October 5, 2023

A proposed fee increase could make applying for US citizenship much more expensive in the future, both for individuals and companies.

October 5, 2023

China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has made two changes to the visa application process designed to increase the number of foreigners traveling to the country.

October 3, 2023

New Zealand is raising the median wage required to be eligible for a work visa as of February 2024, in a move impacting both workers and employers.

October 3, 2023

For global companies, relocating employees in long-term assignments can have a substantial environmental impact. Here are tips on how to lessen that impact.

October 3, 2023

Setting up and running a business can greatly vary in difficulty from country to country. This post examines which countries offer the best business climate.

September 29, 2023

A diplomatic row between Canada and India has led to a suspension of visa issuance, keeping many people from traveling between the two countries.

September 29, 2023

Israel has been added to the list of countries on the United States' visa waiver list. As of 30 November, Israelis can travel to the US for business or tourism visa-free.

September 29, 2023

Digital nomads - people who work remotely from a different country - have grown in numbers since 2020. This Insight post takes a look at how this lifestyle has developed over the past few years.

September 27, 2023

Interested in becoming an Australian citizen? While the process may seem complex, this handy guide will breakdown the steps and let you know what to expect.

September 25, 2023

ETIAS, the European Travel Information and Authorization System, appears to be heading towards yet another delay, likely until 2025.

September 22, 2023

A potential shutdown of the US government could likely have far-reaching implications for immigration policies and open applications.

September 22, 2023

Uruguay is being added to the UK Youth Mobility Scheme, meaning young people from each country can live and work in the other for a period of time.

September 22, 2023

The UK government unveiled a forthcoming adjustment in immigration fees to take effect from October 4, 2023 to support critical services.

September 22, 2023

The Expatriate Services Division (ESD) in Malaysia has begun re-issuing i-Kad cards to Employment Pass (EP) holders who work for companies registered with the ESD.

September 15, 2023

The government of the Philippines announced a series of immediate changes to the documentation requirements for PEZA Visas.

September 15, 2023

Add Slovakia to the list of nations dropping COVID-related emergency measures. On Friday 15 September, the Slovak government ended the state of emergency which had been in place since March 2020 in response to the COVID pandemic.

September 15, 2023

Malaysia is working to simplify the process for Malaysian companies hiring expatriate workers by launching an electronic system. The Xpats Gateway is part of the Malaysia’s ongoing commitment to digitize government functions and position itself as a business-friendly nation.

September 13, 2023

Adjustments to UK Immigration Rules were recently released and have brought about some key changes. The main bulk of the amendments simply address minor technical issues and provide clarity and consistency. They go into effect on 28 September.

September 11, 2023

On 8 September, an amendment to the Immigration (Passenger Transit Visa) Order 2014 went into effect, adding Georgia and Russia to the list of countries or territories whose nationals need transit visas in order to pass through the United Kingdom without entering while transiting to another country.