GMS Flash Alert: Immigration

07/25/2025: United States – Visa Integrity Fee Introduced, Changes to USCIS Fees

07/25/2025: Malaysia – Updates from Expatriate Services Division, Effective 1 July 2025

07/24/2025: United Arab Emirates – Temporary Suspension of New Freelance Visas

07/23/2025: New Zealand – Increase of Median Wage Threshold

07/22/2025: South Africa – Important Digitisation Changes and New Visas Coming   

07/17/2025: Netherlands – Restrictive Changes to Highly-Skilled Migrant Scheme

07/11/2025: Saudi Arabia – New Skill-Based System for Expatriate Work Permits 

07/09/2025: Saudi Arabia – 30-Day Grace Period for Expired Visit Visas

07/08/2025: United Kingdom – Major Immigration Rule Changes Announced (HC 997)

06/26/2025: United Arab Emirates – Several Gulf Countries Reopen Air Space  

06/17/2025: United States – Finance Committee Releases Tax Title for Senate Version of Budget Reconciliation Bill

06/13/2025: Argentina – New Digital Travel Authorization for Minors in Argentina

06/12/2025: Belgium – Changes in Family Reunification Visas for Economic Migrants

06/11/2025: Finland - Key Amendments to Aliens Act in Effect from June 2025 

06/06/2025: United States – Effective June 9, 2025: Nationality-Based Travel Ban

06/06/2025: Argentina – Benefits Anticipated under New Chinese Visa-Free Policy for Argentinians 

06/05/2025: United States – Venezuela TPS Litigation Continues  

06/05/2025: United States – Interviews for Student Visas Paused  

05/30/2025: Argentina – New Decree Ushers in Major Overhaul of Immigration Law

05/27/2025: United States – Cancelation of TPS for Venezuelan Nationals Granted

05/22/2025: European Union – Provisional Agreement on Six-Month Rollout of Entry/Exit System

05/22/2025: South Africa – Constitutional Court Declared Section of the South African Citizenship Act Unconstitutional

05/16/2025: Malaysia – Introduction of Investor Pass and Entry Visa Exemption for Kosovars 

05/13/2025: United Kingdom – Immigration White Paper Published

05/08/2025: United States – Recent Immigration Update: Romania and Visa Waiver Program  

05/06/2025: Philippines – Introducing Digital Nomad Visas 

04/28/2025: Chile – Migration Cooperation with Bolivia

04/23/2025: Vietnam – Facilitating Entry for Citizens of Certain Countries

04/11/2025: Brazil – Update: Visa Requirements for Citizens of Australia, Canada, USA, Starting April 10 

04/09/2025: South Africa – Extension of the Visa Concession 

04/08/2025: European Union – Entry/Exit System Scheduled to Commence October 2025

04/04/2025: United States – Delayed: Cancelation of TPS for Venezuelan Nationals

04/04/2025: United Kingdom – Visa Fees to Increase on 9 April 2025

04/03/2025: United States – UPDATE: Alien Registration Requirement

04/02/2025: Argentina – Italian-Argentinians Could Be Affected by Changes to Italy’s Citizenship Law

04/01/2025: Canada – Removal of Arranged Employment Points in Express Entry Permanent Residency System

03/31/2025: United States – Enhanced Screening of Travelers to U.S. and Anticipated Travel Ban

03/27/2025: Australia – Immigration-Related Measures in Federal Budget 2025-26

03/12/2025: Nigeria – Reviewing Approving Authority for Expatriate Quota and Citizenship Applications

03/06/2025: Argentina – National Registry of Individuals: Service Fees Increase 

03/06/2025: Colombia – New Visa Category: Special Visitor – Venezuelan Nationals

03/03/2025: United States – Trump’s Gold Card and the Future of EB-5

02/27/2025: Czech Republic – Special Long-Term Permit for Ukrainians, Stricter Conditions for Russians

02/17/2025: Thailand – Update on Long-Term Resident Visa

02/14/2025: New Zealand – Changes to Active Investor Plus (AIP) Visa

02/07/2025: United States – FY2026 H-1B Cap Lottery Registration Opens March 7, 2025

02/06/2025: United States – DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela

02/06/2025: Malaysia – Updates on New Immigration Policies and Processes

02/06/2025: New Zealand – Introduction of Remote Work Provisions on New Zealand Visitor Visas and NZeTAs 

02/04/2025: Taiwan – Digital Nomad Visitor Visa Guidelines: A More Flexible Way to Work and Live

01/24/2025: United Kingdom – Further Increase to Immigration Fees Proposed

01/23/2025: Spain – Further Changes in Passport Renewal Policies for Venezuelan Nationals in Spain

01/23/2025: Sweden – New Rules for EU Blue Card

01/22/2025: Hong Kong – Changes to Submission of Visa Applications

01/22/2025: Canada – Changes to Open Work Permits for Family Members of Temporary Residents

01/15/2025: United States – Recent Immigration Updates 

01/15/2025: New Zealand – Reforms to Accredited Employer Work Visa Announced

01/09/2025: Finland – New Salary Requirements for Work-Based Residence Permits

01/09/2025: Spain – Golden Visa Cancelled

01/08/2025: Spain – PWD from Outside of the European Union

01/08/2025: Spain – Changes in Passport Renewal Policies for Venezuelan Nationals in Spain

01/07/2025: European Union – European Commission Takes Legal Action Against U.K. Over Withdrawal Agreement Breach

01/06/2025: European Union – Bulgaria and Romania Fully Join Schengen Area  

01/02/2025: United States – Automatic 540 Day EAD Extensions Made Permanent

01/01/2025: United States – Automatic 540 Day EAD Extensions Made Permanent

12/20/2023: European Union – Advocate General Opines on Posting of Third-Country Nationals

12/19/2023: People’s Republic of China – Expanded Visa Exemptions for Travellers from Certain Countries

12/14/2023: United Kingdom – Restrictive Changes Announced to Reduce Net Migration

12/14/2023: United States – January 2024 Visa Bulletin

12/13/2023: Ireland – Christmas Travel Initiative: Facilitating Travel over the Holidays

12/11/2023: Australia – Government Releases Migration Strategy with Eight Key Actions

12/07/2023: Brazil – Electronic Visas (e-Visas) for Tourists from USA, Canada, and Australia

11/21/2023: Ireland – Changes to Stamp 4 Immigration Permission Process

11/21/2023: Finland – Closure of Southeastern Border-Crossing Points

11/20/2023: European Union – Digital Visa Procedures Adopted

11/17/2023: Switzerland – Extension of Temporary Protection for Ukrainians Until March 2025

11/17/2023: United States – Federal Government Shutdown Temporarily Averted

11/16/2023: United States – December 2023 Visa Bulletin

11/14/2023: Nigeria – Increase in Visa-on-Arrival Fees

11/10/2023: Italy – Eased Conditions, Expanded Eligibility Under New EU Blue Card Rules

11/07/2023: Czech Republic – Temporary Protection for Ukrainians Through March 2025

11/07/2023: Australia – Expanding Employer-Sponsored Pathways to Permanent Residence

10/30/2023: United States – Changes Afoot for the H-1B Program

10/25/2023: Belgium – Flanders, Brussels, Wallonia: 2024 Minimum Salary Criteria

10/24/2023: Australia – Recent Immigration Updates 

10/23/2023: United States – Visa Waiver Program for Israeli Nationals Effective Immediately

10/20/2023: United States – Stateside Visa Renewal Pilot Project Planned for Early 2024

10/18/2023: Finland & United Kingdom – Update: Companies with Employees in Israel

10/18/2023: European Union – Extending Temporary Protection to 2025 for War-Displaced Ukrainians

10/11/2023: Ireland – Christmas Travel Update

10/10/2023: Sweden – Raising Income Requirement for Work-Permit Applications

10/09/2023: Vietnam – Modified Rules Facilitating Work Permits, Management of Foreign Labour

09/27/2023: United States – October 2023 Visa Bulletin

09/25/2023: Brazil – Immigration Rights for Community of Portuguese Language Countries’ Nationals

09/21/2023: KPMG International – KPMG Publishes Trends in Remote Working Report

09/20/2023: United Kingdom – Visa Fees to Increase from 4 October 2023

09/15/2023: Latvia – Lower PIT Rate for OECD Citizens Holding Latvian Digital Nomad Visa

09/14/2023: United Kingdom – Tripling of Fines for Illegal Working and Renting Lodgings

09/13/2023: Czech Republic – EU Blue Card Directive Implemented in Czech Law

09/08/2023: Czech Republic – Small Steps Toward a Digital Nomad-Style Program

08/31/2023: Brazil – Visa Waivers Extended for U.S., Canada, and Australia

08/25/2023: Singapore – New COMPASS Framework Launch Draws Near

08/23/2023: Vietnam – Updates on Entry, Visa Rules

08/22/2023: Georgia – New Labour Migration Rules Enter into Force 1 September

08/18/2023: South Africa – Trusted Employer Scheme Could Attract Much-Needed Talent

08/09/2023: Ireland – Changes to Naturalisation Rules

08/02/2023: United States – Second H-1B Lottery Conducted for FY2024

08/01/2023: Vietnam – Immigration Law Amendments to Facilitate Foreigners’ Travel to Vietnam

07/25/2023: United Kingdom – EU Settlement Scheme Updates

07/25/2023: United Kingdom – 17 July 2023 Statement of Changes Summary

07/21/2023: Malaysia – Update on Advertising Vacancies Requirement

07/18/2023: United Kingdom – Visa and Immigration Health Surcharge Fees to Increase

07/14/2023: United Kingdom – Electronic Travel Authorisation Update

06/30/2023: United States – Updates on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Four Countries

06/30/2023: Lithuania – Changes in National Visa Application Process

06/30/2023: United States – Issuing EADs Based on Compelling Circumstances

06/30/2023: United States – USCIS Expands Premium Processing for F, M, and J Applicants

06/29/2023: Australia – Update on Several Immigration Changes Taking Effect 1 July

06/27/2023: Malaysia – Xpats Gateway Update

06/21/2023: European Union - Council and Parliament Agree to Digitalise Visa Procedure

06/15/2023: Spain – New Rules for EU Blue Card

06/09/2023: United Kingdom – Youth Mobility Scheme Changes

06/09/2023: United Kingdom – Net Migration Hits Record Levels

06/08/2023: United States – New PERM Application Process Effective June 1

06/08/2023: Canada – 13 Countries Added to Electronic Travel Authorization Program

05/25/2023: United Kingdom – Rises in Salary Thresholds for Sponsored Workers

05/25/2023: United Kingdom – Restrictions on Student Visas Announced

05/25/2023: United States – June 2023 Visa Bulletin

05/23/2023: Czech Republic – Prohibition of Entry for Russian, Belarussian Nationals Extended

05/23/2023: Sweden - New Work-Permit Application Process

05/18/2023: Czech Republic – Opening of Visa Centre at General Consulate in Dresden

05/17/2023: Singapore – Updates on COMPASS Framework and S Pass/Work Permit Medical Insurance

05/16/2023: South Africa – Document Requirements: Temporary Residence Visas, Permanent Residence Applications

05/16/2023: South Africa – Addressing Backlog of Waiver Applications and Temporary Residence Visas

05/15/2023: Malaysia – Extension of e-VISA Facility in Singapore

05/12/2023: Australia – Highlights of Federal Budget 2023-24

05/04/2023: Philippines – Full Implementation of the eTravel System

05/04/2023: United States – Lifting COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement on May 12

05/04/2023: Czech Republic – Secondary Migration and Some Relief for Temporary Protection Holders

05/02/2023: Sweden – New Rules for EU Blue Card

05/01/2023: Australia – What Australia’s Migration Shake-up Means for Attracting Talent

04/14/2023: Ireland – Travel Instructions for Visa-Required Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection

04/13/2023: Italy – Entry Flows and New Rules for Working and Residing in Italy

04/07/2023: European Union – Digitalisation of Visa Procedures

04/06/2023: Canada – Changes to Prohibition on Non-Canadians Purchasing Homes

04/05/2023: United States – Consular Fee Increase Effective May 30, 2023

03/30/2023: United States – FY 2024 H-1B Cap Lottery Developments; Petition Filing from April 1

03/30/2023: Singapore – New Education Verification Requirement for Employment Pass Applications/Renewals

03/27/2023: Australia – Government Announces Significant Reforms to Immigration Regime

03/23/2023: Chile – Longer Validity for Special Work Permits for Tourists

03/20/2023: People’s Republic of China - Resuming Entry Procedures, Visa Applications

03/16/2023: United States – COVID-19: Negative Test/Recovery Requirement Eliminated for China

03/14/2023: Croatia – Extension of Temporary Protection of Displaced Persons from Ukraine

03/07/2023: Switzerland – Relaxing Rules for Non-EU/EFTA Nationals in Skills Shortage Occupations

03/03/2023: Ireland – Extension of Temporary Protection for Ukrainian Nationals

03/01/2023: Malaysia – Improvements and Enhancements to Immigration Processes

03/01/2023: Finland – Changes to Aliens Act

02/22/2023: United States – March 2023 Visa Bulletin

02/17/2023: United States – USCIS Updates Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) Age Calculation

02/16/2023: Bulgaria – Rules Amended Concerning Labour Mobility and Obtaining an EU Blue Card 

02/15/2023: Ireland – Closure of Immigrant Investor Programme

02/10/2023: Croatia – Now a Member of the Schengen Area

02/09/2023: Spain – Immigration Outlook 2023

02/01/2023: United States – FY 2024 H-1B Cap Lottery Registration Opens March 1

02/01/2023: People’s Republic of China – Immigration/Travel Reminders During New Year Holiday

01/31/2023: Germany – Overview of Important New Tax, Immigration, and Employment Law Rules

01/31/2023: Czech Republic – Temporary Protection for Ukrainians Extended on Registration

01/31/2023: United States – USCIS Settlement with Spouses of H-1B and L-1 Workers

01/30/2023: United States – Update on USCIS’ COVID-19 Flexibilities on RFEs, NOIDs, Others

01/24/2023: European Union – Delays for Automation of European Digitised Border-Crossing Systems

01/23/2023: Spain – Teleworking (Digital Nomad) Visa Makes Its Official Debut

01/20/2023: Hong Kong – Highlights of the Top Talent Pass Scheme

01/20/2023: Lithuania – Employment Regulation Relief for Foreign Nationals

01/19/2023: Thailand – COVID-19: Fully-Re-open Entry Policies for Travelers to Be Maintained

01/19/2023: Belgium – Increase in Administrative Fee Starting 1 January

01/17/2023: United States – USCIS Announces Next Phase of Premium Processing Expansions

01/17/2023: India – E-Visa Available for Nationals of U.K., Canada, and Others

01/13/2023: Ireland – Changes to Atypical Working Scheme

01/10/2023: Finland – Updates to Several Residence Permit Types

01/06/2023: United States – COVID-19: Negative Test Requirement for Travelers from China