Norway to Issue Deportation Notices in Advance
From April 1, 2023, individuals whose asylum or residence applications are rejected by Norwegian authorities will receive an earlier notice of deportation. Under the current
Read More »Germany | Immigration Law to Modernize Procedures Approved
Germany’s federal cabinet has approved the draft law to update the procedures for passports, identity cards, and immigration documents. The draft law would rely on more
Read More »Canada | New Pathway for Employers to Hire Refugees Announced
On March 27, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced that Canada would launch a new economic pathway under the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) to help
Read More »Canada Extends Status for Turkish, Syrian, or Iranian Nationals
The IRCC has announced that Turkish and Syrian passport holders in Canada who hold a student, visitor, or worker status may either extend their status or apply for an open
Read More »Canada Immigration Policy Update
On Friday, March 17, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced new facilitative measures for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders struggling
Read More »UK | Announces Travel Scheme for Qatari Travelers
From October 2023, visitors to the UK from Qatar will pilot the UK’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme ahead of a worldwide expansion of the scheme
Read More »Italy Updates Immigration Law
The Italian government has issued changes to Italian Immigration Law (Legislative Decree 286/98), facilitating the immigration process. The Law Decree 20/2023 was published
Read More »Japan | CoE Application is Digitized
Starting on March 17, 2023, foreign nationals can receive the Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) via email and apply for a visa abroad by presenting this email in person. What
Read More »UK Updates COVID-19 Travel Guidance
The UK Home Office has updated the COVID-19 rules for travel to England, including whether travelers need to take any tests. From March 17, 2023, passengers aged 18 or over
Read More »China | Borders to Fully Reopen as Visa Issuing Resumes
China will reopen its borders to international travelers for the first time in three years. From Wednesday, March 15, Chinese authorities will issue all visa categories.
Read More »EU Approves Visa Free Travel for Kosovo Citizens
The Council of the European Union has approved visa-free travel for Kosovo passport holders. What to Expect Kosovo passport holders can travel visa-free to the EU for stays
Read More »Brazil | To Suspend Visa-Free Entry for US, Canada, Australia, Japan
According to sources, Brazil will resume entry visa requirements for US, Canadian, Australian, and Japanese citizens. Requiring visas suspends a unilateral policy implemented
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