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Navigating New Horizons in Global Immigration: Emerging Trends 2024

January 30, 2024

2024 stands as a pivotal moment for transformation and technological advancements in the global mobility and immigration landscape.

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The Expat Relocation Guide to Shanghai

January 10, 2024

Shanghai is China's largest city, one of the most populous cities in the world, and one of the biggest global financial hubs. Shanghai boasts a vibrant cultural scene and a cityscape blending visionary skyscrapers with elegant, historic architecture. Shanghai is truly an expat magnet.

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HONG KONG – Expansions for Foreign Workers

November 2, 2023

Hong Kong's chief executive announced a series of policy changes designed to attract and retain foreign workers, and to strengthen business relationships with mainland China.

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MALAYSIA – New Requirements for Afghan Passport Holders

October 19, 2023

The government of Malaysia has issued new requirements for Afghan passport holders affiliated with companies registered with the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC).

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NC Insights – The Easiest Countries to Do Business in for 2023

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.

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BRAZIL – Resumption of Visitor Visas (UPDATE 2)

August 16, 2023

Brazil has again updated its recent e-visa plan, pushing back the date when visitors from Australia, the UK and US will need visas.

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AUSTRALIA: Priority Processing of Visa Applications

December 6, 2022

Processing of certain skilled visa applications in Australia has changed following the removal of the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL).

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QATAR: Traveling to the FIFA World Cup 2022

August 23, 2022

In preparation for travelers heading to the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, the authorities have announced that any foreigners traveling from 1 November 2022 to Qatar should procure a Hayya Card prior to entering the country, except Qatari Residence permit holders.

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UNITED KINGDOM: High Potential Individual Visa – Global Universities List

May 10, 2022

UK Visas and Immigration have updated the Global Universities List, the table of global universities that will be accepted as awarding institutions for the High Potential Individual (HPI) visa route when it launches on 30 May 2022, for qualifications awarded between 1 November 2021 and 31 October 2022.

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UNITED STATES: Biden Administration Lifts Travel Restrictions to Allow Vaccinated Travelers into United States

October 29, 2021

To advance the safe resumption of global travel during the COVID-⁠19 pandemic, on 25 October President Biden issued a Proclamation emphasizing the continued enhanced measures against the spread of the virus. Travel restrictions for foreign nationals traveling from China, Iran, the Schengen Area, the U.K., Brazil, Ireland, South Africa, and India, are to be relaxed and new travel requirements for travelers from all other countries imposed. The Proclamation applies to all travelers aboard flights scheduled to arrive in the United States that depart after 12:01 a.m. EST on 8 November, 2021.

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