United Arab Emirates | Formally Introduces Sweeping New Visa Reforms
On October 22, 2018, The UAE cabinet adopted and implemented new visa rules designed to relax visa restrictions and boost the property market. Under the new rules, tourist
Read More »Immigration Nerds Talk About Dual Citizenship
In this week’s Immigration Nerds podcast, we sit down with attorney John Sherry who explains the process of receiving dual citizenship. John sheds light on this often
Read More »Colombia | Colombia Introduces New Registration Requirement for Foreign Workers
The Ministry of Labor in Colombia announced a new requirement for employers to register all foreign workers. RUTEC, the online system for registration, is available on the
Read More »UK | Immigration Health Surcharge Set to Double
As part of applying for a work permit in the UK, foreign nationals from countries outside the European Economic Area have to pay an immigration health surcharge. In exchange,
Read More »Update: Ireland Employment Processing
Ireland’s Employment Permits Section of the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation (DBEI) is making a concerted effort to clear the backlog of cases in the
Read More »Home Office Releases Details on VACS System
UK Visa and Citizenship Application Centers (VACS) will replace the existing system of applications by-post and in-person submissions at Premium Service Centers. Over the
Read More »Bots Deployed in GNIB Appointment Scam
Following reports of lengthy delays in obtaining GNIB appointments in Ireland, the Department of Justice revealed that “bots” were being deployed by hackers to block
Read More »UK | UK Now Allows for “Pre-Settled” Status
EIG recently posted an update on Brexit. EU nationals residing in the UK continuously for 5 years by December 31, 2020, will be eligible for settled or “pre-settled”
Read More »India | E-Visa Can Now Be Used Multiple Times in India
The popular and widely used Electronic Visa (e-Visa) for business and tourism can now be used up to three times in a calendar year. Previously, the e-Visa could only be
Read More »Argentina | Update on Process Timing
Argentina is experiencing a lack of available appointments at the Immigration Office (DNM). The delays are lasting up to six weeks for non-Mercosur visa applications. It is
Read More »Canada, Mexico, US Announce New Trade Deal
There are no changes to the migration rules between Canada, the United States and Mexico under the updated trade agreement (now known as USMCA). The NAFTA immigration
Read More »Switzerland increases quotas for certain work permits
The Swiss Federal Council has announced new quotas for long-term B permits and short-term L permits. These quotas apply on a national and not per-company basis. B Permits,
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