Immigration Nerds Talk About the Brexit Summer Calendar
In this week’s Immigration Nerds podcast, EIG legal writer Kahn T. Branch previews the summer of Brexit. We discuss Theresa May’s resignation and the election
Read More »Cuba | Trump Administration Restricts Travel
U.S. citizens hoping to travel to Cuba now face new restrictions for their plans. On Tuesday, the Trump Administration introduced a ban on what are referred to as
Read More »Taiwan | Same-Sex Dependents Status Approved
Taiwan has legalized same-sex marriage. This came after Taiwan’s constitutional court held that same-sex marriage should be legalized back in 2017. The court’s decision
Read More »United Kingdom | Migration Advisory Committee Recommends Broadening Shortage
UK’s Migrant Advisory Committee (MAC) has reviewed the Shortage Occupation List and has recommended broadening the list to include roles related to Software Development,
Read More »Unable to Reach #Brexit Consensus, PM Theresa May Resigns
On Friday, May 24, UK Prime Minister Theresa May announced her resignation saying: “I will shortly leave the job that it has been the honour of my life to hold. The
Read More »New Zealand | Essential Skills Shortage List Reviewed
Effective May 27, 2019, the Essential Skills in Demand (ESID) lists will be changed. A new Regional Skill Shortage List (RSSL) will be introduced to replace the current
Read More »Saudi Arabia | New Residency Scheme Approved
The Saudi Arabia government has approved a new special residence scheme, similar to the green card program, to attract affluent and highly-skilled foreign nationals. The new
Read More »UAE | 6-month Visas For Long-Term Residence Visa Seekers
The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) announced a new six-month multiple entry visa for investors, entrepreneurs, and outstanding students. According to
Read More »Philippines | Rules for Special and Provisional Work Permits Amended
The Philippines government released new joint immigration guidelines that will add additional requirements to the Special Work Permit (SWP), Provisional Work Permit (PWP),
Read More »United Arab Emirates | Processing Delays During the Month of Ramadan
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has announced that during the month of Ramadan (May 6- June 4) the ministries and federal entities will operate from 9 am to 2 pm.
Read More »Canada | Processing Delays for the Canadian Labor Market Impact Assessment Applications
The Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) announced delays in processing times for some streams of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program due to a high number of
Read More »Malaysia | Increase in Immigration Fees
The Immigration Department of Malaysia has announced new fees and service charges for Employment Pass, Professional Visit Pass, Dependent pass and Long-Term Social Visit
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