New Zealand Transit Visas Moving Online & Changes to Certain Transit Requirements
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that people applying for a Transit Visa will no longer have to submit paper applications through Visa Application Centres,
Read More »UAE Passport Validity Extended to 10 Years
The UAE passport authority has extended the validity period of Emirati passports to 10 years. The extended validity will be available to citizens aged 21 and above starting
Read More »Dubai Residency Renewal Medical Test Can be Completed at Home
Individuals in Dubai who need to renew their Category A residency visa and complete the requisite medical test, can now complete the medical test remotely or from home. VFS
Read More »French Immigration Laws Require Contract with Respect to French Republican Principles
On July 16, 2024, 8 decrees of the new French immigration law were published. Key among them is the decree requiring residence applicants to sign a contract stating that
Read More »France Offers Online Renewals of Certain 10-Year Resident Cards
Since July 4, 2024, most French resident card renewal applications can be initiated via the Foreign nationals in France | Home (interieur.gouv.fr) These include: The
Read More »Malaysia Increases MYXpats Service Fees from September 2024
With the recent improvements in application processing times, new features introduced online, and the Pass endorsement launched at KLIA 2 (Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Read More »Cuba to Launch Electronic Visa System
The government of Cuba will replace the tourist card with a new electronic visa issuance system. The tourist card has allowed travelers to stay on the island for up to 90
Read More »Ecuador Introduces eVisa Portal
Ecuador’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility announced the launch of its new “eVISAS” electronic visa system. According to a statement released on July
Read More »The Consulate General of India Opens a Visa Application in Seattle for US Western States
On July 12, 2024, the first Indian Visa Application Center (IVAC) in Seattle was inaugurated. The IVAC services commencement follows the opening of the first Indian Consulate
Read More »EIG Alert: USCIS Announced Upcoming Second Random Selection for FY2025 H-1B Cap Registrations
Earlier today, Tuesday, July 30, USCIS announced it would conduct a second random selection for regular cap from the previously submitted FY 2025 H-1B cap registrations. In
Read More »President Biden Issues Memo on Deferred Enforced Departure for Certain Lebanese Nationals
In a memo to the Secretary of State and Secretary of Homeland Security, President Joe Biden announced Deferred Enforced Departure for certain Lebanese nationals as a result
Read More »Italy Opens Visa Application Center in Indonesia
Italy has opened a new visa application centre in Jakarta, Indonesia. All Indonesian and foreign nationals, residing in Indonesia or in East Timor who need to obtain a visa
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