Brazil | Passport Production Suspended
Brazil suspended passport production on Saturday, November 19, due to insufficient funding for migration activities, including issuing travel documents. The online scheduling
Read More »New Zealand | Partner Work Visa Changes Deferred to April 2023
The New Zealand Minister of Immigration announced the planned changes for the visa requirements for partners of temporary work visa holders have been deferred to April 2023.
Read More »Canada | Quebec Plans to Require French Language Proficiency
Erickson Immigration Group is following this story as it evolves. The Quebec Premier has issued a new immigration goal for the province: they should all speak French.
Read More »Spain | Digital Nomad Visa to Launch in January 2023
The government of Spain is proposing a new Startup Act, which will include a Digital Nomad visa for remote international workers. The Startup Act encourages the formation and
Read More »US | ICE Posts Personal Data of Immigrants Seeking Protection in the US
On Monday, November 28, Immigration and Customs Enforcement posted to its website the private information of 6,252 immigrants seeking protection in the United States and are
Read More »UAE | Residency Visa Expiration Grace Period Varies by Type
Expatriates in the UAE with a canceled residency visa will have a grace period of 60 to 180 days, depending on the visa category. 180 days Golden Visa holders and their
Read More »Turkey / Netherlands | Visa Required to Transit through Amsterdam
From December 1, Turkish nationals who will transit through the Netherlands’ airports to a destination outside the EU or Schengen Area will need a Transit Schengen
Read More »Germany | Government Announces Expansive Immigration Changes
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz introduced his government’s plans to extend citizenship rights, ease the asylum process, and expand immigration benefits. Highlights
Read More »UAE Moves Residence Visa and ID Renewal Process Online
The UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) announced that applicants can renew their visa and Emirates ID online through the
Read More »UAE | UAE Golden Visas Simplified by Profession
The UAE has simplified the Golden Residence Scheme, varying eligibility based on the applicant’s profession. For Scientists: The candidate must have a Ph.D. or a
Read More »Switzerland & UK Extend Services Mobility Agreement through 2025
Switzerland and the UK have extended their Services Mobility Agreement until December 31, 2025. This agreement allows Swiss companies easy access to British service providers
Read More »US | USCIS Applies Refugee Employment Authorization to Ukrainian and Afghan Parolees
From November 21, 2022, Ukrainian and Afghan parolees and their qualifying family members with certain classes of admission do not need to wait for USCIS to approve their
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