USCIS Changes Receipt for L-1 Intracompany Transferees
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced changes to the way it issues receipts for L-1 nonimmigrant intracompany transferees (executives, managers or
Read More »State Dept. Decreases ESTA Validity Period for Hungarian Passport Holders
The US Department of State has notified the government of Hungary that, effective August 1, 2023, the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) validity period for
Read More »UK Issues Stricter ‘Good Character’ Standards
Effective July 31, 2023, the UK government has introduced stricter “good character” rules for citizenship applications from convicted criminals who have received prison
Read More »Saudi Arabia Launches E-Visa Waiver for UK Nationals
Effective immediately as announced on August 3, 2023, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched a new Electronic Visa Waiver (EVW) for nationals of the United
Read More »Philippines’ PEZA Travel Requirements Change
Effective August 1, 2023, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) no longer requires foreign nationals and their dependents holding PEZA visas to obtain a Travel Pass.
Read More »Philippines e-Visa to Soft-Launch in China
The Department of Foreign Affairs will soft-launch the Philippines e-Visa System in Philippines foreign service posts in China on August 24, 2023. The Philippine e-Visa will
Read More »New Zealand’s Online Immigration System Delays
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has stated that there is unusually high demand on its online system causing difficulties for some users attempting to submit applications for
Read More »Lithuania to Increase Immigration Fees
The government of Lithuania has approved increased fees for immigration services, including for the issuance and renewal of passports, identity cards, residence permits and
Read More »Japan to Exempt Qatari Citizens from Short-Stay Visa Requirements
The Consular Affairs Department at the Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that the Japanese authorities are due to activate the system of Japanese visa exemption
Read More »Ireland Amends Citizenship and Naturalization Laws
Effective July 31, 2023, the Irish government has implemented significant amendments to citizenship and naturalisation law in Ireland, contained in the Courts and Civil Law
Read More »Finnish Consultate Services to Transfer from St. Petersburg to Moscow
Effective September 1, 2023, the customer service counter at the Finnish Consulate general in St. Petersburg, Russia, will be closed. This follows the Russian government’s
Read More »Estonia Posted Worker Registration Changes
Effective July 17, 2023, Estonia posted worker notifications must be submitted in TEIS, the self-service platform of the Labour Inspectorate. Previously, employees posted to
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