EU Council Recommends Members Require COVID Testing for Travelers from China
The EU Member States met on January 4 to discuss COVID-19 travel requirements for travelers departing from China. The President of the Council of the European Union released
Read More »Australia | Working Holiday Visa – Work Limitation Extension
The Working Holiday (Subclass 417) visa and Work and Holiday (Subclass 462) visa relaxation of the 6-month employment limitation has been extended. Under normal
Read More »Singapore | Understand the Overseas Networks and Expertise (ONE) Pass
The Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass is a personalized pass tied to the individual and gives the holder greater employment flexibility: ONE Pass holders can
Read More »Israel | New Immigrant Passport Policy Proposed
The Israeli government has proposed a shift in passport policy, which currently grants a passport upon obtaining citizenship, to instead require proof of having settled in
Read More »US | Understanding the Proposed USCIS Fee Schedule Changes
On January 4, 2023, USCIS published a proposed rule updating their fee schedule for immigration benefits and applications. USCIS is required by law to conduct a comprehensive
Read More »Developing: Countries are Implementing COVID Testing Requirements for Chinese Travelers
Published Dec. 28, updated Jan. 6, 2023: Following a significant spike in COVID-19 infections and the easing of border restrictions and other mitigation strategies in China,
Read More »US | DHS Releases New Fee Schedule, weighted avg. 40%+
This morning, the Department of Homeland Security released the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fee Schedule and Changes to Certain Other Immigration Benefit
Read More »US | DHS Extends and Redesignates TPS for Yemen
On Friday, December 30, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security announced the extension and redesignation of Yemen for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. This
Read More »US | Interview Requirement Waiver Extended to Dec. 2023
The State Department and Department of Homeland Security extended until December 31, 2023, the previously approved authorities allowing consular officers to waive the
Read More »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
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