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PERU: Extended Eligibility for Temporary Residence Permit for Venezuelan Nationals
August 25, 2017
With immediate effect, the National Superintendency of Migration of Peru has extended the right to apply for a Temporary Residence Permit (PTP – Permiso Temporal de Permanencia) to all Venezuelan migrants who entered Peru before 1st August 2017. Previously, the PTP was available to Venezuelan nationals who entered Peru before 2nd February 2017. The permit has already […]
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Update – Monday 21st August 2017
August 21, 2017
In this week’s edition, we announce that new regulations have been introduced in Colombia which modify all visa types, and that visa-free entry has been introduced in Qatar for 80 nationalities. We also bring you the latest immigration news from Israel, Japan and Nigeria.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Update – Monday 7th August 2017
August 7, 2017
In this week’s edition, we advise that renewals have ceased for fixed-term highly-skilled ICT work permits in Italy, and that a local registration requirement has been enforced in Egypt. We also bring you the latest immigration news from Colombia, Taiwan and Angola.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Update – Tuesday 2nd May 2017
May 2, 2017
In this week’s edition, we report on upcoming changes to the Skilled Migrant Category in New Zealand, provide clarification regarding Israel’s short-term employment authorisation, and advise of stricter criteria for citizenship in Australia. We also bring you the latest immigration news from Canada, Ukraine and Colombia.
Read MoreBRAZIL: New Temporary Residence Status for Selected Non-Mercosur Countries
March 17, 2017
The National Immigration Council in Brazil has introduced a new temporary residence process for nationals of countries bordering Brazil which are not signatories to the Mercosur agreement, with immediate effect. Who can benefit? The new residence status applies to nationals of French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname and Venezuela who enter Brazil overland. How does it work? […]
Read MoreBOLIVIA: New Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement
March 17, 2017
Effective immediately, the Bolivian government has introduced a new requirement for travellers entering Bolivia from certain countries to present a yellow fever vaccination at the port of entry. This requirement is in response to a recent yellow fever outbreak in Bolivia and neighbouring countries. Any traveller over the age of one entering Bolivia from the […]
Read MoreAmericas: 2016 Round-up
January 5, 2017
The election of the new President of the USA, Donald Trump, dominated headlines at the end of last year due to his administration's immigration policies. However, there were also a number of changes across the region including the introduction of new work…
Read MoreSpotlight on Mexico
August 31, 2016
This is the latest instalment in our Spotlight series, exploring different regions across the globe. We hope to provide you with the most up to date and relevant information should you wish to expand to new destinations. Why Mexico? Mexico...
Read MoreMEXICO: Additional Visa Requirement Exemptions Announced
May 26, 2016
On 17th May it was announced that additional categories of visa-required nationals are now exempt from obtaining a visa to enter Mexico for visits of up to 180 days (six months). Prior to the change this exemption only applied to…
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…
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