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QATAR: New Driving Licence Procedure for Expats
January 4, 2016
Qatar"s traffic department has issued a directive to end the conversion of expatriates from other GCC countries into Qatari driving licences. This privilege will now be available to GCC citizens only. Direct driving tests for holders of licences issued in…
Read MoreUSA: Diversity Immigrant Visa Program
October 1, 2015
The USA congressionally mandated Diversity Immigrant Visa Program is administered on an annual basis by the Department of State and provides a maximum of 55,000 Diversity Visas (DVs) each fiscal year to be made available to persons from countries with low rates…
Read MoreBiometrics to be Introduced for Schengen Applications Throughout the Asian Region
October 1, 2015
From the 12th October 2015, travellers wishing to apply for Schengen visa applications in China, Japan, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea and Taiwan will be required to attend a biometrics appointment at the appropriate consulate or Application Centre. From the…
Read MoreINDIA | Merger of PIO and OCI Card Schemes Brings Eligibility Changes and Clarifications
February 4, 2015
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently announced that the Person of Indian Origin (PIO) Card has been merged into the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card scheme. Thus, effective as of mid-January 2015, the PIO category is now closed to all new applicants and transitional measures are in place for those individuals currently holding PIO […]
Read MoreRising Immigration figures despite the Government’s plans to reduce
December 3, 2013
In September, it was reported that there had been a fall in overall net migration in the year ending December 2012 compared to the previous year ending December 2011. The statistics show that in the year ending December 2012, 497,000...
Read MoreHow the Home Secretary’s speech could affect UK immigration rules
October 10, 2013
On the 30th September the Home Secretary, Theresa May, gave a speech at the Conservative Party conference, with an emphasis on immigration and the Human Rights Act. This blog looks the key points raised and how it's likely to affect UK...
Read MoreNew ‘Cash Bond’ for UK visitors from certain countries?
July 15, 2013
We have recently been following plans for a new, controversial Home Office scheme which has caused something of an uproar in both the UK and international press. The scheme is still in the pre-implementation stages and it appears that plans...
Read MoreINDIA eases restrictions on tourist visas
December 4, 2012
Yesterday, the Indian Government"s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) eased restrictions on tourist visas which had enforced a two-month gap between consecutive visits by foreign nationals. However, it is important to note that nationals of Afghanistan, China, Iran, Pakistan, Iraq,…
Read MoreTier 4 Interviews…are you prepared?
July 26, 2012
As we reported in our News section last week, the Home Office has recently announced that a targeted interview system for Tier 4 (General) Students will be introduced by the UK Border Agency over the coming months. A Statement of...
Read MoreA Global Perspective
May 25, 2012
Recently, we attended the Totally Expat Show 2012 and had the opportunity to participate in a series of seminars with relocation professionals. A heavy focus was placed on the analysis of current patterns and trends in global mobility, understanding how...
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