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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.
Read MoreVIETNAM – 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.
Read MorePANAMA – 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.
Read MoreCANADA – 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.
Read MoreUNITED 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.
Read MoreUNITED 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.
Read MoreMALAYSIA – 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.
Read MoreCZECH 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.
Read MoreSOUTH 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.).
Read MoreNORWAY – 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.
Read MoreSAUDI 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.
Read MoreKUWAIT – 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
This article focuses on the potential effects of eight presidential executive orders on employment-based immigration.
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.
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