Sri Lanka Adopts New eVisa Scheme
Sri Lanka has transitioned from the ETA system to a new eVisa scheme. All visitors must complete an eVisa application prior to their arrival in the country. Who Can Apply?
Read More »Israel Increases Foreign Worker Quota
The Israeli Government, on May 15, 2024, approved a proposal to improve efficiency in the system for bringing foreign workers by easing regulations and allocating significant
Read More »Japan’s Revised Asylum Law Goes Into Effect
A new Japanese law will permit the government to deport asylum seekers who have applied for refugee status three or more times without providing supporting grounds for
Read More »Portugal Announces New Immigration Restrictions
On May 3, 2024, Portugal’s Council of Ministers approved an Action Plan for Migration which removes the “Expressions of Interest” procedure which allowed foreign
Read More »Thailand Approves Visa Facilitation Measures
The Thai government has approved a number of visa and travel facilitation measures aimed at stimulating Thailand’s economy and promoting tourism. The measures are divided
Read More »US Introduces Visa Appointment System for Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan
The U.S. embassies in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan have announced the launch of a new visa appointment booking service, effective June 10, 2024. All visa applicants
Read More »Denmark Amends Rules for Residence Permits in Healthcare Sector
On June 4, 2024, the Danish parliament passed a bill based on recommendations from the task force on foreign labour in the healthcare sector. The changes, which come into
Read More »Finland Proposes Increase to Income Threshold for Residence Permits
On June 6, 2024, the government of Finland submitted a proposal to parliament that those arriving in Finland with a residence permit for employment should receive a monthly
Read More »July 2024 Visa Bulletin Released
In the July 2024 Visa Bulletin, Final Action Dates for Worldwide (All Other) EB-1 remains the same, EB-2 advances 2 months, and EB-3 retrogresses by 1 year. Final
Read More »Denmark Increases Flexibility for Work Schemes
On June 4, 2024, the Danish Parliament (Folketinget) passed a bill that amends the rules in the Immigration Act concerning Danish bank account requirements, residence based
Read More »Canada Opens New Visa Centers in Mexico
Canada has opened three new visa application centres (VACs) in Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara, Mexico. The new VACs will initially provide biometric collection
Read More »Poland Increases National Visa Fee
Poland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that, effective June 1, 2024, the fee for a national visa application (D-type) as well as the fee for reconsideration
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