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      Before departing for a foreign country, employees and their employers should have the employee's immigration affairs in order. GMS Flash Alert reports on the immigration compliance obligations of employees and their employers, and changes thereto being proposed or recently enacted.

      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

      12/23/2024: 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

      Permit Program

      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 Lodgement 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

      07/11/2024: People’s Republic of China – New Exit/Entry Policies to Facilitate Mainland Travel from Hong Kong, Macao SARs

      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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