What We’re Watching: EB-1 Priority Dates Stalled for China and India Until Fall
Update: The April 2018 Visa Bulletin was released yesterday. For this month, the most notable movement is the retrogression for the employment-based first preference
Read More »Brazil’s E-visa Now Available for Certain Nationals
As an update to our previous article regarding changes to Brazil immigration laws and visa categories, the long-anticipated Electronic Visa (E-visa) was implemented
Read More »Changes Announced to Singapore’s Foreign Workforce Policy
On Monday, March 5, 2018, the Ministry of Manpower announced changes to its foreign workforce policy in an effort to restrict the hiring of foreign workers to protect the
Read More »Online Applications Now Accepted for Taiwan’s Employment Gold Card
Effective February 2018, applicants can now apply online for Taiwan’s Employment Gold Card. Taiwan introduced its plans for this new visa on October 31, 2017, as part of
Read More »UK Ending Permanent Residence Applications for Tier 1 Migrants
Effective April 5, 2018, Tier 1 migrants in the UK will no longer be eligible to apply for “Indefinite Leave to Remain” (ILR) to obtain permanent residence. The Tier 1,
Read More »Italian Consulates Narrow Definition of Business Visa Activities
Starting March 2018, Italian Consulates are now applying a stricter approach in evaluating business visa applications. According to the Visa Decree 850/2011, permissible
Read More »UK Tier 2 Visa Cap Reached for Third Consecutive Month
The UK has met its monthly quota for Tier 2 skilled non-EU workers for the third month in a row. The UK’s annual limit allows a total of 20,700 new visas to be issued
Read More »Australia Delays Visa Reforms Through March 2018
Australian lawmakers delayed ongoing plans to reform their temporary and permanent work visa programs. Modifications for each visa type are now expected to be released in
Read More »Israel Expands B-2 Visa Program for Indian Business Travelers
Effective immediately, Israeli Consulates in India may issue, at their discretion, long-term B-2 visitor and multiple entry visas for Indian business people for a period of
Read More »e-FRRO Introduced for Foreign Nationals in India
On February 12, 2018, the Indian Bureau of Immigration (BOI) introduced an online system for foreign nationals staying in the areas of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Bangalore
Read More »Albania Cooperates with European Union to Assist with Immigration Operations
This week Albania and the European Union (EU) police reached a draft agreement, allowing EU police to enter Albania to regulate and enforce immigration matters. The
Read More »New Australian Skilling Fund and Temporary Skill Shortage Visa to Replace Former System
Effective March 2018, the Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457 visa) will be abolished and replaced with the new Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa. Employers
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