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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
12/23/2024: Spain – New Immigration Regulation Has Broad Scope
12/23/2024: People’s Republic of China – Upgrades Its Visa-Exempt Transit Policy
12/23/2024: United States – Modernization of H-1B Requirements and Program Improvements
12/18/2024: People’s Republic of China – New “One-Card” System: Integration of Work Permit and Social Security Systems
12/17/2024: United Kingdom – Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules Published
12/16/2024: Malaysia – Time for Annual Expatriate Projection(s)
12/13/2024: People's Republic of China - Widening Visa-Exemption Policy Network
12/11/2024: Netherlands – Announcement of New Income Requirements for Foreign Workers Starting 1 January
12/09/2024: Australia – Further Information on Introduction of Skills in Demand Visa
12/06/2024: Netherlands – Stricter Rules for Highly-Skilled Migrant Scheme: Recognised Sponsorship and Loan Structure
12/04/2024: Australia – Introduction of Skills in Demand Visa
12/04/2024: United Kingdom – Expansion of the Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme
12/04/2024: Ireland – Christmas Travel Initiative
12/03/2024: Türkiye – New Requirements for Employers Sponsoring Foreign Nationals
11/26/2024: Türkiye – New Tech Visa Program Launches
11/22/2024: United States – December 2024 Visa Bulletin
11/19/2024: European Union – Entry/Exit System Scheduled for November 2024, Further Delayed
11/13/2024: Spain – Golden Visa Set To Be Cancelled
11/13/2024: Belgium – Flanders, Brussels, Wallonia: New Minimum Salary Criteria for 2025 Set
11/11/2024: United States – Anticipated Changes in U.S. Immigration Policy Post-2024 Election
10/30/2024: Colombia – Extension of Time for Resident Visa Transfers
10/29/2024: New Zealand – Introduction of National Occupation List
10/25/2024: Canada – Canada Releases 2025-2027 Immigration Levels Plan
10/24/2024: Canada – Changes to the Intra-Company Transfer Work
10/24/2024: Australia – Recent Immigration Updates
10/23/2024: South Africa – New Work Visa Reform
10/22/2024: Thailand – Electronic Travel Authorization for 93 Countries from December 2024
10/22/2024: Spain – Changes at Spain’s Migration Authority
10/17/2024: Oman – Ministry of Labour Increases Restrictions on Professions Allowed for Expatriates in Oman
10/15/2024: Sri Lanka – Update: No-Fee Tourist Visas Are Delayed, ETA Visa System Reinstated
10/15/2024: Ireland – Transfer of Responsibility for Immigration Renewals
10/11/2024: United States – 2026 Diversity Visa Immigrant Lottery
10/10/2024: Argentina – Agreement on Information Exchange between Argentine Tax and Immigration Authorities
10/08/2024: Ireland – Christmas Travel Initiative
09/30/2024: Argentina – Special Immigration Regularization Regime for Venezuelans
09/27/2024: Türkiye – Digital Nomad Visa Becomes Available
09/25/2024: Brazil – Update: Work Authorization for Immigrants with Brazilian Higher Education Degrees
09/24/2024: Canada – New Restrictions Announced for Temporary Residents
09/24/2024: United States – Annual Limit Reached for EB-2 Immigrant Visa Category in FY24
09/23/2024: Belgium – Flanders, Brussels, Wallonia: Partially Updated 2024 Minimum Salary Criteria
09/18/2024: Australia – Changes to Work and Holiday (Subclass 462) Visa
09/16/2024: Finland – Stricter Rules Regarding Obtainment of a Finnish Residence Permit
09/12/2024: Czech Republic – Russian Non-Biometric Passports Will No Longer Be Accepted
09/12/2024: Sri Lanka – Tourist Visas to Be Offered with No Fee for 25 Countries
09/10/2024: Philippines – Updates on Conditions and Requirements for Promoted 9(G) Commercial Visa Holders
09/05/2024: Ireland – Employment Permits Act 2024 Overhauls Employment Permissions
08/28/2024: Malaysia – Further Improvements and Enhancements to Immigration Processes
08/27/2024: European Union – Entry/Exit System Scheduled for November 2024
08/15/2024: United States – September 2024 Visa Bulletin
08/15/2024: New Zealand – Increases to Visa Lodgment Fees
08/14/2024: European Union – Visa Requirement for Holders of Certain Serbian Passports Removed
08/07/2024: Malaysia – Improvements and Enhancements to Immigration Processes
08/06/2024: Lithuania – Stricter Rules for Residence Based on Work
08/05/2024: United States – Second H-1B Lottery Announced for FY2025
08/01/2024: Czech Republic – New Reporting Requirements for Employees Posted to the Czech Republic
07/31/2024: Thailand – Effective 15 July, New Visa Rules to Facilitate Travel, and Attract Visitors and Workers
07/19/2024: South Africa – Extension of Visa Concessions to Foreign Nationals
07/12/2024: Thailand – Plans to Introduce New Visa Rules to Facilitate Travel and Attract Visitors, Workers
07/08/2024: Philippines – Additional Visa Requirement for Chinese Nationals
06/28/2024: Finland – Changes to EU Blue Card Requirements for Highly-Skilled Workers
06/27/2024: Czech Republic – Free Access to Labour Market for Nationals of Nine Countries
06/27/2024: United States – TPS EADs Extended for El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan
06/26/2024: European Union – Court Rules on Residence Permits in the Home and Host Countries for Posted Workers
06/21/2024: Australia – Important Changes to Visa Conditions
06/20/2024: United States – President Biden Announces New Immigration Policies
06/14/2024: United States – July 2024 Visa Bulletin
06/13/2024: France – New Permit Expiry Tracker Tool
06/12/2024: European Union – New Schengen Visa Fees
06/03/2024: Australia – Immigration Update, Including Increase to Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold
05/22/2024: Ireland – Changes to Spousal/Partner Immigration Permissions
05/17/2024: Australia – Highlights of Federal Budget 2024-25: Tax, Superannuation, and Immigration
05/16/2024: United States – June 2024 Visa Bulletin
05/14/2024: Sweden – Population Registry, Health and Welfare for Ukrainians under Temporary Protection
05/13/2024: Turkey – Certain Passengers in Transit via Istanbul Airport to Some Countries Need New E-Visa
05/09/2024: Finland – Eastern Border Remains Closed Until Further Notice
05/08/2024: European Union – New Visa “Cascade” Regime for India
05/03/2024: Hungary – Immigration System Undergoes Important Reform
05/02/2024: Canada – Updates to International Students’ Off-Campus Work Hours, Prevailing Wage Compliance
04/19/2024: United States – USCIS Updates Definition for Schedule A, Group II Occupations
04/17/2024: European Union – Revisions to EU’s Single Permit Directive Adopted, Positives for Non-EU Nationals
04/16/2024: Canada – Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program
04/16/2024: Cyprus – New Rules for Obtaining Citizenship Based on Years of Residence
04/15/2024: United States – May 2024 Visa Bulletin
04/15/2024: United States – Return of Automatic 540-Day Extension for Specific EAD Renewals
04/12/2024: Brazil – Update: Postponed Visa Requirements for Citizens of Australia, Canada, USA, until 2025
04/12/2024: Mexico – Visa Required for Peruvian Nationals as of 20 April 2024
04/11/2024: Italy – Green Light for Remote Working
04/10/2024: Japan – Digital Nomad Visa Launches
04/09/2024: United States – New Guidelines for Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record
04/09/2024: Netherlands – New Extended Stay Policy for Visa-Exempt Persons When Residence Permit Expires
04/08/2024: Hong Kong – 2024-2025 Budget Measures Affecting Individuals
04/05/2024: Ireland – Update to Stamp 4 Immigration Permission Process
04/03/2024: Czech Republic – Extension of Temporary Protection and Residency Permits for Ukrainian Refugees
03/27/2024: Romania – Becoming Part of the Schengen Area Starting 1 April
03/26/2026: United States – Government Fully Funded for FY2024, Immigration Programs Continue Without Interruption
03/22/2024: Poland – Changes Afoot for Foreign Nationals with Implementation of EU Directive into Polish Law
03/21/2024: United Kingdom – New Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules Published
03/21/2024: Romania – New Rules for Highly-Skilled Foreign Workers and Work Permits
03/20/2024: People’s Republic of China – More Countries to Benefit from Expanded Visa Exemption Policy
03/19/2024: United States – April 2024 Visa Bulletin
03/18/2024: Bulgaria – Temporary Protection Status Extended for Ukrainians
03/15/2024: Singapore – Salary Hikes for Employment Passes in 2025 Announced
03/14/2024: Nigeria – Federal Government Nixes Implementation of Expatriate Employment Levy for Now
03/13/2024: United States – Government Partially Funded for FY2024, Potential Effects for Immigration
03/07/2024: Sweden – New Proposals Would Limit Hiring of Unskilled Labour, but Attract Those with Skills
03/05/2024: Brazil – Update: Delays in Issuance of National Migration Registration Cards
02/29/2024: Canada – Updates to Visa Requirements for Mexican Nationals
02/29/2024: France – New Immigration Law
02/21/2024: United States – USCIS Fees Increase Effective April 1
02/20/2024: Finland – Eastern Border to Remain Closed
02/16/2024: United States – March 2024 Visa Bulletin
02/06/2024: Canada – Cap for International Student Applications; Digital Nomads Clarified
02/02/2024: Malta – New Migrant Pathway: Specialist Employee Initiative
02/02/2024: South Korea – Creation of a Digital Nomad (“Workation”) Visa
01/31/2024: Philippines – 2024 Annual Report Compliance Procedures
01/30/2024: South Africa – Immigration Concession Extended: Temporary Measures Due to Backlog
01/29/2024: Finland – Changes to Permit Salary Thresholds
01/26/2024: United States – Updated Information on Stateside Visa Renewal Pilot Project
01/26/2024: Sweden – Court Clarifies Income Requirement for Permanent Residence Permit Applicants
01/25/2024: United Kingdom – Immigration Health Surcharge Fees Increase from 6 February
01/18/2024: United States – February 2024 Visa Bulletin
01/18/2024: Indonesia – Enhancing Appeal of Golden Visa to Attract Expat Investors
01/12/2024: Chile – New National Immigration Policy
01/10/2024: Brazil – Postponement of Visa Requirements for Tourists from USA, Canada, Australia
01/05/2024: United States – Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Waivers Expanded
01/03/2024: Malaysia – Updates on Entry Requirements
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
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