Hong Kong to Permit Same-Sex Dependent Visas
Following a landmark ruling on September 18th, Hong Kong will recognize same-sex marriages performed overseas for purposes of dependent visas. While same-sex marriages are
Read More »New Housing Checks for Singapore Work Pass Holders
Starting September 14, 2018, Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower will check work pass applicants’ residential addresses when issuing passes. The approval of work passes by
Read More »European Union: Council Adopts European Travel Information and Authorization System
On September 5, 2018, the Council of the European Union adopted a regulation creating a European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS). The purpose of the
Read More »The HALF-TA
On August 27, 2018, President Trump announced that the United States and Mexico have reached an agreement on key parts of the NAFTA treaty, re-branded as the “United
Read More »Trump vs. China: Implications for Academia and F-1 Holders
The Trump Administration’s efforts to address China’s purported “economic aggression” continue to manifest with threats of increased tariffs. In line with its
Read More »International Students in China Can Now Seek Employment
International Students in China Can Now Seek Employment. Students studying abroad in China are now permitted to obtain part-time employment while pursuing their degrees.
Read More »Cancellation of China’s Work Permit Requirement for Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan
Following China’s State Council meeting earlier this month, the government has officially announced its cancellation of the work permit requirement for nationals of Hong
Read More »UAE Announces Comprehensive Immigration Reform
The United Arab Emirates government recently announced major changes to its immigration policies, including new provisions to attract investors, entrepreneurs, and highly
Read More »Immigration Nerds Talk About Alternatives to the H-1B Lottery
Erickson Immigration Group Global Attorneys Stephanie Tan and Salman Cheema discuss options for individuals who didn’t get selected in the H-1B lottery to allow their
Read More »Major Delays for Irish Residence Appointments and Employment Permits
Non-European Economic Area nationals applying for Irish Residence Permits (IRP) are experiencing significant delays, which are expected to continue through the end of 2018 at
Read More »UK Home Office Issues Updates on Tier 2 and 5 Sponsors
The Home Office has revised its guidance for Tier 2 and 5 sponsors. Key provisions include requirements to demonstrate why settled workers were not hired for a job
Read More »UK Publishes Post-Brexit Immigration Policies
U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May has issued a document outlining the UK’s relations with the European Union after Brexit, which includes key statements on the UK’s
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