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UNITED KINGDOM: Home Office Lifts Suspension on Priority Service for Select Visa Applicants
August 15, 2022
The Home Office has announced that select visa applicants will be able to apply using priority and super priority service from 12 August. The suspension on this optional service has been in place since March 2022 following the crisis in Ukraine.
Read MoreSCHENGEN AREA: ETIAS Implementation Delayed Until November 2023
August 15, 2022
The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), which had been due to be implemented in May 2023, has been delayed until November 2023.
Read MoreNETHERLANDS: IND Adds Additional Note on Approval Letters
August 15, 2022
As of 22 July 2022, the Dutch Immigration Authority (IND) has added an additional note on approval letters for non-visa nationals coming to the Netherlands as a Highly Skilled Migrant.
Read MoreDENMARK: Changes to Immigration Processes
August 4, 2022
The Danish authorities have recently implemented changes to the eligibility and processing of some Immigration Permits.
Read MoreMEXICO: Elimination of Electronic Visa for Brazilian Nationals
August 4, 2022
On August 3, 2022, an official Agreement was published which states that from August 18, 2022, Brazilian nationals who enter Mexico as Visitors without Permit to Perform Remunerated Activities (tourism / business), will no longer be able to process an electronic visa.
Read MoreMEXICO: Test Program to Expedite Entry for Foreign Nationals
August 3, 2022
As of August 2, 2022, the National Immigration Institute has implemented a test program at the Guadalajara and Cancun airports to speed up the admission of foreigners into the country.
Read MoreMaking International Remote Work… Work!
July 29, 2022
More employees want to work remotely in destinations abroad—but just how effective are remote work policies, and how can companies stay compliant while supporting these new employee experiences?
Read MoreKENYA: Tightening of Requirements to Class D Permits
July 29, 2022
The Kenya Department of Immigration Services (‘DIS’) has implemented several measures in an attempt to tighten the requirements for a Class D Permit. Class D Permits can be issued to foreign nationals who are locally employed by an employer in Kenya.
Read MoreMEXICO: Immigration Updates
July 29, 2022
Updates regarding the reactivation of the CURP and visas issued from the Mexican Embassy in Colombia.
Read MoreJapan Reopens to Foreign Travelers, with Conditions
July 27, 2022
As the pandemic gripped the world, Japan shut its doors to outside visitors. The good news for travelers is that Japan is beginning to reopen. But that process comes with conditions.
Read MoreUNITED STATES: Second Phase of Premium Processing
July 22, 2022
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) is carrying out its intention to expand the premium processing program by implementing the second phase of premium processing expansion for certain petitioners that have a pending Form I-140 employment-based immigrant visa petition, under the EB-1 and EB-2 classifications.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: A New Plan
July 21, 2022
The UK government has published its ‘New Plan for Immigration: Legal Migration and Border Control', “setting out the vision for [the UK’s] border and legal migration system of the future… to a stronger, more secure and prosperous Union”.
Read MoreChina Entry Requirements: Update
July 19, 2022
Further developments regarding China entry requirements related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreTAIWAN: Work Permit Application Online Filing System
July 8, 2022
From 30 July 2022, the online filing system in Taiwan must be mandatorily utilized to file work permit applications.
Read MoreFINLAND: Fast Track Service Introduced
July 6, 2022
From 1 June 2022, a Fast Track Service aiming to expedite the residence permit application process for specialists, start-up entrepreneurs, EU Blue Card, ICT residence permit applicants and their family members has been launched in Finland.
Read MoreMIDDLE EAST REGION: Immigration Updates
July 4, 2022
Immigration updates from the Middle East region, including the closure of government offices due to the Eid Al Adha holiday, the suspension of visit visas for family and tourists in Kuwait and immigration processing delays in Qatar due to the World Cup.
Read MoreSWEDEN: Immigration Rule Changes Announced
June 29, 2022
On 1 June, the Swedish parliament announced a number of changes to the Swedish immigration rules.
Read MoreTravel to China: An Evolving Process
June 17, 2022
You may be aware of reports that China is loosening entry restrictions for certain visa holders. At the same time, you may also be reading about continuing COVID-19 restrictions in Beijing and Shanghai. Needless to say, it’s a confusing time when it comes to entry to China, so let’s walk through the most recent developments and China’s governmental policy changes.
Read MoreUNITED STATES: End of COVID-19 Testing Requirement for Inbound Air Travelers
June 16, 2022
As of June 12, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) no longer requires air passengers traveling to the United States from a foreign country to show a negative COVID-19 test.
Read MoreGERMANY: Automatic Short-Term Work Authorization Approval for Employees of Russian Branch of Company Group
June 10, 2022
Following the increased number of work permit applications from individuals wanting to relocate from Russia, the Federal Employment Agency in Germany has announced that work authorization (pre-approval with the Labour Office) is not required for visas issued until 30 September 2022.
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