Toronto Tech Companies Experience Jump in Applications
As immigration restrictions tighten elsewhere, Canadian companies are reporting an increase in international applications. According to a MaRS Discovery District survey, 53%
Read More »French National Assembly Approves Bill Restricting Asylum Seekers
The lower house of the French legislature, the National Assembly, has approved a new immigration bill championed by President Emmanuel Macron. The bill focuses on asylees,
Read More »Panama Entry Requirements Relaxed
Effective April 4, 2018, valid Schengen visas and current EU residence permits will once again be accepted for entry into Panama. Pursuant to Executive Decree No. 114,
Read More »New Notice Required for Foreign Workers in Russia
The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has introduced a new form for providing notice of a foreign citizen’s labor activities within the Russian Federation. On April 20,
Read More »Immigration e-Service Expanded in India
The Indian Bureau of Immigration has extended e-service access to all FRROs (Foreign Regional Registration Offices). The online system, which had been rolled out as a pilot
Read More »Heavy Processing Delays in Prep for Ramadan
Significant processing delays can be expected at embassies, consulates, passport agencies, visa offices, and other government facilities in countries officially celebrating
Read More »UAE No Longer Requiring Police Clearance for Work Permits
The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFA) announced a temporary suspension of the requirement of Good Conduct Certificates (police
Read More »Netherlands Reduces Work Permit Fees
Effective May 3, 2018, Dutch immigration authorities will reduce the fees for residence permit applications, standard work permit extensions, and sponsorship applications.
Read More »Ireland Requires Signed Contracts for Employment Permit Applications
Effective March 16, 2018, the Irish Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation now requires the submission of a signed job contract with an application for an
Read More »UK Visa Fees to Increase April 6, 2018
The UK Home Office has raised annual visa and application fees starting April 6, 2018. For the most common types of work visa, Tier 2 General and Tier 2 ICT, this year’s
Read More »Changes Proposed to Schengen Visitor Visa
The European Commission has proposed changes to the widely used Schengen “C” visitor visa. These proposals, which require additional approval in the European Council and
Read More »US Consulate in St. Petersburg, Russia Closes
Effective March 31, 2018, the US Consulate General in St. Petersburg, Russia has closed and is no longer able to provide services to US citizens. The Russian government
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