EU Agrees to ETIAS Systems
The EU Council and European Parliament representatives have reached an agreement regarding an online pre-screening program for visa-waiver participants entering the
Read More »UK Replaces Universal Jobmatch
The UK government announced earlier this month that it will be replacing Universal Jobmatch, the advertising hub utilized by UK recruiters and Tier 2 licensed sponsors to
Read More »UK Home Secretary Resigns Amid Immigration Scandal
On Sunday, April 29, Amber Rudd resigned as the UK’s home secretary following accusations of having lied to Parliament regarding the potential deportation of illegal
Read More »New Paraguay Visa Available for UAE Nationals
Citizens of the UAE are now entitled to obtain visas on arrival in Paraguay pursuant to a directive from the Paraguayan Embassy in Abu Dhabi. The visas can be issued for
Read More »Toronto Tech Companies Experience Jump in Applications
As immigration restrictions tighten elsewhere, Canadian companies are reporting an increase in international applications. According to a MaRS Discovery District survey, 53%
Read More »French National Assembly Approves Bill Restricting Asylum Seekers
The lower house of the French legislature, the National Assembly, has approved a new immigration bill championed by President Emmanuel Macron. The bill focuses on asylees,
Read More »Panama Entry Requirements Relaxed
Effective April 4, 2018, valid Schengen visas and current EU residence permits will once again be accepted for entry into Panama. Pursuant to Executive Decree No. 114,
Read More »New Notice Required for Foreign Workers in Russia
The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has introduced a new form for providing notice of a foreign citizen’s labor activities within the Russian Federation. On April 20,
Read More »Immigration e-Service Expanded in India
The Indian Bureau of Immigration has extended e-service access to all FRROs (Foreign Regional Registration Offices). The online system, which had been rolled out as a pilot
Read More »Heavy Processing Delays in Prep for Ramadan
Significant processing delays can be expected at embassies, consulates, passport agencies, visa offices, and other government facilities in countries officially celebrating
Read More »UAE No Longer Requiring Police Clearance for Work Permits
The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFA) announced a temporary suspension of the requirement of Good Conduct Certificates (police
Read More »Netherlands Reduces Work Permit Fees
Effective May 3, 2018, Dutch immigration authorities will reduce the fees for residence permit applications, standard work permit extensions, and sponsorship applications.
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