Iceland to Require Higher Amount for Means of Support for Certain Permits
The government of Iceland will require that applicants for residence permits or Icelandic citizenship to show that they have enough means to financially support themselves
Read More »Finland to Conduct Automated Post-Decision Monitoring for Certain Residence Permits
The Finnish Immigration Service introduced automated post-decision monitoring of residence permits for employed persons on January 20, 2025. The purpose of automated
Read More »Schengen Visa Requirements Change for Vanuatu Nationals
Effective February 4, 2025, citizens of Vanuatu will no longer be able to enter the Schengen Area without a visa. According to the EU, citizenship programs in Vanuatu pose a
Read More »Kuwait Revises Visa and Residency Rules
Kuwait is introducing streamlined visa and residency processes aimed at attracting visitors, boosting tourism, and ensuring strict compliance with residency regulations.
Read More »New Zealand Announces Working Holiday Scheme Dates
New Zealand’s 2025 reopening dates for capped Working Holiday Schemes (WHS) have been confirmed. Working Holiday Scheme 2025 Opening Date Cap (People each year)
Read More »Thailand to Update Rules for Long-Term Resident Visa
The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has announced the approval by the Cabinet of updates and adjustments to the qualifications, criteria, and conditions for the Long-Term
Read More »Kazakhstan Introduces New Visa Categories for Workers
Kazakhstan has introduced three new visa categories aimed to attract high-skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, and remote or digital workers. The Neo Nomad Visa (B12-1) is
Read More »ALERT: Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Birthright Citizenship Executive Order
On Thursday, a federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump’s Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship Executive Order, which aims to end automatic
Read More »USCIS Waives COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Adjustment of Status Applicants
Effective January 22, 2025, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is waiving any and all requirements that applicants for adjustment of status to that of
Read More »Changes to Employment New Zealand AEWV Coming Into Effect
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that the requirement for accredited employers to complete Employment New Zealand’s online modules is being removed on
Read More »Shanghai Introduces Special Business Visa for Certain Business Travelers
The International Services department of the Shanghai government has announced visa facilitation measures for foreign nationals travelling to the city for business. Eligible
Read More »UK ETA Exemption for Transit Airside
As part of the government’s Plan for Change, ETAs will deliver a more streamlined, digital immigration system which will be quicker and more secure for the millions of
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