Ireland Permit Processing Time Updates
Ireland’s Department of Enterprise, Trade, and Employment has implemented an action plan to reduce processing times and the backlog, which has increased over the past
Read More »Singapore to Implement Changes to the Employment Pass (EP) Eligibility Framework
The Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will progressively implement changes to the Employment Pass (EP) eligibility framework over the next two years. These changes are
Read More »EU Commission Issues Operational Guidelines for Member States in Response to Ukraine
Following the EU’s adoption of the Temporary Protection Directive for Ukraine, the EU Commission identified issues that needed additional guidance for the Member
Read More »India Resumes All Commercial Flights
A recent press release issued by India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation confirms that the Government of India has decided to resume all scheduled commercial international
Read More »Upcoming Changes to UK Immigration Rules
The UK Home Office announced forthcoming changes to the UK’s Immigration Rules, which will take effect on April 6, 2022. These changes mainly involve amending the naming of
Read More »Singapore to Reopen Borders to All Fully Vaccinated Travelers
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore announced on Thursday, March 24, that Singapore would reopen its borders to all fully vaccinated travelers. This policy change will
Read More »The Netherlands Suspends All COVID-Related Entry Rules
Effective March 23, all EU or Schengen Area travelers to the Netherlands will be permitted to enter restriction-free. This applies regardless of a traveler’s
Read More »European Countries Suspend Golden Visas for Russian Nationals
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, EU nations and others have opened their doors to Ukrainians fleeing their country. Governments have also issued various economic
Read More »Australia Expands Access to Permanent Residence
The Australian Government has just passed new legislation to create a permanent residency pathway for certain visa holders on the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List
Read More »Poland Passes Bill for Ukrainian Citizens
On March 12, the Government of Poland adopted a special bill regarding Ukrainian citizens who have fled Ukraine due to the Russian invasion. The regulations go into effect
Read More »Canada Cancels Testing Requirement for Fully Vaccinated Travelers
Effective April 1, 2022, at 12:01 AM EDT, fully vaccinated travelers will no longer need to provide a pre-entry COVID-19 test result to enter Canada by air, land, or water.
Read More »Spain Suspends Visas and Permits for Russian Nationals
The Government of Spain announced it would suspend the issuance of residence permits and visas under the Entrepreneurs’ Act 14/13 for Russian nationals and their
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