Iskandar Malaysia to initiate employment pass applications via Xpats Gateway
The Expatriate Services Division (ESD) of the Immigration Department of Malaysia has announced that, effective July 25, 2024, all companies operating in Iskandar Malaysia,
Read More »New Zealand Ballot Draws fo Pacific Access Category and the Samoan Quota
The ballots for the Pacific Access Category (PAC) and Samoan Quota (SQ) to select who will be invited to apply for residence in New Zealand were drawn on July 24, 2024. This
Read More »Thailand’s New Visa on Arrival and Visa Exemption Policies
Effective immediately, nationals of 93 countries (up from 57 countries previously) are entitled to visa exempt entry for tourism, short-term business and urgent/ad-hoc work
Read More »Upcoming Work Authorization Changes for Brussels Region
From October 1, 2024, the regulations governing work permits and professional cards will change for non-European nationals in the Brussels Capital Region. The changes mainly
Read More »Belarus to Offer Visa-Free Entry to Citizens of 35 European Countries
Effective July 19, 2024, citizens of 35 European countries are permitted to enter Belarus visa free via all international road and rail checkpoints and remain in the country
Read More »Japan e-Visa Available from July 23, 2024
From July 23, 2024, foreign nationals traveling to Japan for tourism purposes can apply for a visa online and receive an electronic visa (eVISA) through the JAPAN eVISA
Read More »Israel Postpones ETA-IL Program to January 2025
In an announcement posted to the Israel Population and Immigration Authority website, the Israeli government announced that the ETA-IL pilot period will continue until
Read More »USCIS to Update Investment and Revenue Thresholds for International Entrepreneur Rule
Effective October 1, 2024, USCIS will increase the investment and revenue thresholds under the International Entrepreneur Rule, as required every three years. The application
Read More »DHS Updates ‘DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List’
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Federal Register notice on July 22, 2024, announcing the addition of one Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP)
Read More »New Zealand Announces Work Rights for Work Visa Holders’ Dependents
The government of New Zealand has announced that dependents of a work visa holder or New Zealand citizen/resident will be able to apply for rights allowing them to work part
Read More »Lithuania Adds Criteria for Companies Employing Foreign Nationals
After the amendments to the Law on the Legal Status of Foreigners entered into force on July 1, 2024, transparency requirements for Lithuanian companies employing foreign
Read More »China Expands Transit Visa-Free Policy in Henan and Yunnan Provinces
Effective July 15, 2024, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) has expanded China’s 144-hour visa-free transit policy. The policy is now implemented at the
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