Israel | B-1 Visa Available Digitally
The Israeli government will now issue B-1 work visas digitally. The digital format will apply to all types of B-1 visas, including B-1 Expert, B-1 Hi-Tech, SEA 90-day work
Read More »UAE | Re-Entry Permit Required for Residency Visa Holders Outside of UAE for Six Months
The UAE has introduced a new re-entry permit for residency visa holders who have been outside of the Emirates for six months or longer. Key Details To return to the UAE after
Read More »Singapore | Work Pass Holders Reminded to Update their Records
The Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has issued a reminder that all work pass holders, including Work Permit, S Pass, and Employment Pass holders, must update their
Read More »EU | EES is Delayed to End of the Year
The EU has delayed the implementation of the Entry-Exit System (EES) until the end of the year. When the EES goes into effect, U.S. citizens and other visa-free citizens
Read More »US | Biden Administration Extends DED for Hong Kong Residents in the US
On January 26, the Biden administration extended a program that protects Hong Kong residents living in the U.S. from deportation. The program, known as Deferred Enforced
Read More »China Resumes Visa Issuance for Japanese Travelers
From Sunday, January 29, China resumed issuing visas for Japanese travelers. The Chinese government temporarily suspended visa issuance to Japanese citizens on January 10,
Read More »Canada | Open Work Permit Eligibility Expands to Spouses and Working-Age Children of All Work Permit Holders
Starting this month, Canada is expanding eligibility to work in Canada to spouses and working-age children through a phased approach for workers at all skill levels. This
Read More »Spain | Nomad Visa Formally Launches
The Spanish government approved the Start-Up Law, which includes a Digital Nomad visa for remote international workers. The Digital Nomad visa will permit foreign nationals
Read More »Finland | Benefits for Temporary Protection Extended to 2024
The Finnish government has announced that the residence permits granted as part of the temporary protection will be extended automatically until March 4, 2024. All residence
Read More »UK | Immigration Skills Charge from Jan. 2023
From January 1, UK Employers may be required to pay an ‘immigration skills charge,’ an additional fee when they sponsor a candidate applying for a Skilled Worker
Read More »UAE | Visa Servicing Fees Increase
The UAE has increased servicing fees for all visas by Dh100. The fee increases will not apply to passports, renewal, and replacement of identification cards or
Read More »Israel | Grant Program for Ukrainian Refugees to End
Israel’s temporary order authorizing a monthly “adjustment grant” for new immigrants fleeing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will end in February. The
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