Search Results for: United States

USA: Fiscal Year 2017 H-1B Cap Reached Already

April 11, 2016

On 7th April 2016, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that it had received sufficient quota-subject H-1B filings for government fiscal year 2017, from the 1st October 2016 to 30th September 2017, to meet both the general H-1B quota (65,000),…

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USA: Additional Passport Pages Service Being Phased Out

October 28, 2015

United States citizens abroad will soon no longer be able to have additional pages inserted into their passport, as this service is being phased out in line with the rollout of the "Next Generation" U.S. passports in 2016. Instead,…

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US: Hardware Failure at Department of State Causes Visa Backlog

June 17, 2015

Visa applications to the United States submitted around the 9th June 2015 are likely to be delayed as the US Department of State (DOS) has been experiencing technical difficulties with their hardware. The IT failure stopped biometric requests…

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Russia and the U.S. launch a simplified visa agreement

September 17, 2012

An historic visa agreement has been agreed between the United States and Russia, which is now in force. On the 7th September 2012 The U.S. Department of State announced : "the agreement facilitates travel between our countries and enables us…

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National Holidays May Cause Delay to Visa Applications

November 4, 2011

Throughout the coming months, countries across the world will be celebrating with national holidays for religious or cultural reasons. These range from Eid-ul-Adha (Eid, the Festival of Sacrifice), which begins on the 6th November, to Thanksgiving in the United States…

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CZECH REPUBLIC – Taiwanese passport holders now benefit from work permit exemption.

March 14, 2025

The Czech Republic has expanded the list of work permit-exempt nationalities to include nationals of Taiwan, China.

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New leadership, bold vision: CEO Steven Diehl charts the future of Newland Chase in 2025 and Beyond. 

February 14, 2025

As Newland Chase enters a new time in our evolution, our eyes are firmly set on 2025 and Beyond.

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CHINA – Major changes to transit visa-free policies.

December 18, 2024

China’s transit visa-free policy now allows 10-day stays, more entry ports, and cross-regional travel. Learn about these important updates.

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PANAMA: Changes are introduced for non-visa waiver nationals.

November 13, 2024

Non-visa wavier nationals seeking admission to Panama without a consular visa are now required to meet fewer requirements.

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Mastering the L-1 visa: How the L-1 Blanket streamlines workforce transfers.

November 13, 2024

Learn how the L-1 Visa and L-1 Blanket Petition simplify U.S. employee transfers for multinational companies, saving time and reducing costs while ensuring compliance.

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