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,
Read More »Italy Approves Bill Targeting Migrants
In an effort to deter migrants from crossing the Mediterranean, the Italian Cabinet has approved a bill which would effectively block NGO rescue ships from Italian ports.
Read More »Germany to Consider Easing Immigration Laws
With near chronic labor shortages, Germany is currently debating a proposal to ease the work visa process for skilled non-EU workers. While the proposal would still require
Read More »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
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