Japan Issues Online Visa Application for Tourism
Starting March 27, 2023, all foreign nationals who reside in the following countries/region can apply for a short-term stay visa for Tourism on the JAPAN eVISA website:
Read More »Denmark | New Law Passed to Ease Recruitment of International Workers
The Danish government has passed a bill to strengthen international recruitment to Denmark from April 1, 2023. Key Changes Fast Track Scheme | The minimum requirement for the
Read More »UAE Provides Guidance for Umrah Pilgrimage
UAE authorities issued travel guidance for citizens traveling to perform Umrah during Ramadan. Highlights Foreign nationals should register on the Nusuk application to apply
Read More »Japan | Guidelines for Refugee Status Updated
The Japanese Immigration Agency released clarifying guidelines for obtaining refugee status. Highlights The guidelines define a refugee as someone who is outside of their
Read More »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
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