Australian Government Revises Temporary Work Short Stay Specialist Visa
The Australian government has tightened its policies regarding the subclass 400 visa. Key Changes Case officers will now scrutinize applications more closely if the requested
Read More »Shanghai Issues Two-Year Category B Work Visas
The Shanghai authorities have extended the duration of a Category B professional talent work visa to two years upon application for a second extension. The initial work
Read More »Sri Lanka Reactivates ETA Portal, with Fees
Following a system replacement, and then pause, the government of Sri Lanka reinstated its ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) portal on September 26, 2024. Tourist and
Read More »New Zealand Changes Job Check Process for Employers
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that, from October 7, 2024, accredited employers must engage directly with Work and Income for most ANZSCO Level 4 or 5 vacancies
Read More »New Zealand Extends Visa Duration for Partners of Citizens and Residents
The government of New Zealand has increased from two to three years the maximum duration for work and visitor visas for partners of New Zealand citizens or residence class
Read More »New Work Permit Regulations in Brussels
On October 1, 2024, changes to the work permit regulations for non-European nationals take effect in the Brussels Capital region of Belgium. The changes were published in
Read More »Thailand Updates Visa Free Travel for Several Asian Countries
Beginning December 1, 2024, Thailand will modify the visa-free travel agreement for many countries in the APAC region, requiring travelers to secure an Electronic Travel
Read More »Australia’s New Work and Holiday Visa Ballots Registration
On October 1, 2024, a pre-application process (visa ballot) commenced under the Working Holiday Maker (WHM) program. Visa ballot registrations opened for the following
Read More »Government of Australia Launches App for Immigration Processing
On September 26, 2024, the Australian Department of Home Affairs launched a mobile phone app called Australian Immi App (the app). It provides
Read More »USCIS Issues New Guidance on EB-1 Eligibility Criteria
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is issuing policy guidance in its Policy Manual to further clarify the types of evidence they may evaluate to determine eligibility
Read More »Biden Administration Amends Asylum Policy, Strengthening Restrictions
On September 30, 2024, the Biden administration issued a proclamation on amending Proclamation 10773. Key Changes According to the proclamation, in order to better achieve
Read More »UAE to be Included in US Global Entry Program
The government of the UAE and US signed an agreement that will lead to the UAE’s inclusion in the US Global Entry Program by October 2024. Global Entry is an initiative
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