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August 29, 2017

In this week’s edition, we announce that UK net migration has dropped to a three year low, and the USA has temporarily suspended non-immigrant visa processing in Russia. We also bring you the latest immigration news from Malaysia, Philippines, and Peru.

August 16, 2017

On 9th August 2017 Qatar announced that, effective immediately, nationals of 80 countries can enter the country visa-free for stays of up to 30 days or 90 days. Who Qualifies? The 34 countries whose nationals can obtain a multiple-entry visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, valid for 180 days from the […]

July 31, 2017

In this week’s edition, we cover the UK Government’s recently published Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules, and the US changes to premium processing for certain cap-exempt H-1B petitions. We also bring you the latest immigration news from India, Malaysia and additional news from the UK.

July 4, 2017

In this week’s edition, we advise that the UK’s Prime Minister has set out a proposal for EU citizens post-Brexit, and the US Supreme Court has partially lifted the injunction on President Trump’s March Executive Order on immigration. We also bring you the latest immigration news from Denmark, Portugal and Malaysia.

June 12, 2017

In this week’s edition, we advise that stricter permanent residence requirements and new salary rules for the Pay Limit Scheme have been introduced in Denmark, and the MDEC has announced the reclassification of employment pass categories in Malaysia. We also bring you the latest immigration news from Morocco, Venezuela and Zambia.

April 10, 2017

In this week’s edition, we advise that Malaysia has reclassified its Employment Pass categories and that South Africa has signed a reciprocal waiver agreement with Russia. We also bring you the latest immigration news from India, the UK and Italy.

February 16, 2017

Visitors are no longer able to enter Panama using visas for the EU’s Schengen zone.  The policy change came into effect on 13th January 2017 after a similar step was taken by Costa Rica in December 2016, where visas for Schengen zone countries or Japan were also made ineligible for entry. The moves, however, do not […]

February 3, 2017

From January 2017, the State Agency on Public Services and Social Innovations (ASAN Centres) will begin to process electronic visitor visas through the new “ASAN Viza” system. How does the ASAN Viza system work? The e-visa will be issued for a period of stay of 30 days. Foreign nationals can apply for a new e-visa […]

January 11, 2017

Upcoming Changes to the Work Permit Regime From 1st January 2017, new rules for the issuance of work permits for Kazakhstan include the removal of the current labour market test for locally-hired applicants and the introduction of a state fee,…

November 25, 2016

UKVI has announced an increase in the permitted use of the Registered Traveller Service. As a reminder, this service is available to applicants who have a UK visa, or have visited the UK at least 4 times in the last…