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CIBT – Marc Kaplan Named CEO of CIBT
November 11, 2022
CIBT Inc. has named Marc Kaplan as its new Chief Executive Office. Kaplan is a growth-oriented leader with a successful 25-year career in the Professional and Business Services sector.
Read MoreQATAR: 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.
Read MoreUNITED STATES: Brazil Fully Added to Global Entry Program
February 14, 2022
The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently announced that Brazil has been fully added to the U.S. Global Entry program. Designed to provide expedited entry clearance for “pre-approved, low-risk travelers” upon arrival in the United States, the Global Entry program allows pre-screen travelers to skip long processing lines and paperwork at most major international airports.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Youth Mobility Scheme Update
January 6, 2022
The Home Office has updated its Youth Mobility Scheme guidance to reflect that Iceland and India have the joined the scheme as of 1 January 2022. Iceland will have an allocation of 1,000 places in 2022 and India will be allocated 3,000 places.
Read MoreSINGAPORE: Acceptable Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Amended for Individuals Vaccinated in the U.S.
November 17, 2021
Singapore’s Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) announced new criteria for individuals vaccinated in the United States to prove their vaccination status and use the country’s Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTLs).
Read MoreUNITED 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.
Read MoreU.S.: Biden Administration to Relax Travel Proclamations and Allow Entry to Vaccinated Travelers
September 23, 2021
On 20 September 2021, the Biden administration announced it would simultaneously relax travel restrictions for foreign nationals traveling from China, Iran, the Schengen Area, the U.K., Brazil, Ireland, South Africa, and India, and impose new travel requirements for travelers from all other countries.
Read MoreUK: Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules
September 17, 2021
The Home Office has issued its latest Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules. With a number of technical and minor changes being implemented, we outline the key developments most likely to impact Newland Chase’s clients.
Read MoreCOVID-19 and Mobility Webinar Q&A Report | China Travel and Immigration Strategies
December 10, 2020
Following our recent webinar, COVID-19 and Mobility: China Travel and Immigration Strategies, Newland Chase experts answer the most pressing questions on China business travel and immigration in the COVID-19 era.
Read MoreUNITED STATES: Significant Forward Progress for Several Categories in October 2020 Visa Bulletin
October 1, 2020
On 24 September 2020, the US Department of State (DOS) released the October 2020 Visa Bulletin, the first of the new government fiscal year (FY 2021). It showed significant advancement in most categories, but especially for applicants under the EB-3 category who were born in India.
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