Croatia | Joining Schengen in 2023
Croatia will join Europe’s open travel zone, Schengen, from January 1, 2023. This means that people will not have to stop for border checks as they pass between Croatia
Read More »Philippines | New Advisory for AEP Applicants
The Philippine Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is implementing a new requirement for all Alien Employment Permit (AEP) applications. Effective January 03,
Read More »New Entry Requirements for Travel to the EU – 2023
Next year, U.S. citizens and other visa-free citizens traveling to EU and Schengen member countries (besides Croatia, Cyprus, and Ireland) will need to first register
Read More »Japan | Negative COVID Test Required for Travelers from China
Travelers from mainland China to Japan will have to present a negative COVID-19 test upon arrival. Travelers who test positive will have to quarantine for seven days. The
Read More »US | CDC to Require a Negative COVID Test for Travelers from China
Starting at 12:01 AM ET on January 5, air passengers two years and older originating from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Special Administrative Regions
Read More »China | Traveler Quarantines End from Jan. 8
China’s borders will reopen without a quarantine requirement from January 8, 2023. This is the first resumption of open borders in China in nearly three years. Incoming
Read More »Ireland | Changes to the Atypical Working Scheme from January 2023
From January 1, 2023, several changes to the current Atypical Working Scheme (AWS) will take effect: The salary threshold for the Atypical Working Scheme will be
Read More »Greece | Golden Visa Investment Minimum Increases
The investment minimum for Greece’s Residency by Investment scheme will increase in some parts of the country. According to reports, the minimum property value would be
Read More »Israel | Asylum Seekers’ Visas No Longer Automatically Extended
The government of Israel has cancelled the automatic extension of asylum seekers’ visas. Asylum seekers in Israel now must renew their visas at the Population Authority
Read More »Israel | Consulate Strikes End
The Israeli Consulates worldwide have returned to operating normally after a long partial strike. The consulates will again issue work and visitor visas (for non-waivered
Read More »US | Options for Nonimmigrant Workers Following Termination of Employment
Following a recent wave of worker layoffs, USCIS has released a list of available options for nonimmigrant workers who have lost their jobs. Workers with E-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B,
Read More »Switzerland | Expanded Access of the EasyGov Online Desk
As of December 15, Switzerland’s online desk for immigration services, EasyGov.swiss, has expanded access to include the following notification and application
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