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
Read More »Thailand Targets the “S-Curve” with New Visa Program.
Effective February 1, Thailand’s SMART Visa now offers a four-year validity to highly-skilled foreign workers, executives, and investors in 10 targeted industries. The
Read More »UK Doubles Healthcare Fees for Foreign Nationals
The United Kingdom requires foreign nationals to pay for healthcare as a requirement for immigration applications. The government has announced a plan to double the upfront
Read More »China Extends Visa Validity for Foreign Nationals with Chinese Heritage
China has recently introduced a new 5-year visa program available to foreigners of Chinese ethnicity. The Ministry of Public Security announced that the visa allows
Read More »UK Issues New Requirement for Applicants Seeking Permanent Residence
In January, UK’s Home Office announced changes to how it will calculate absences in connection with applications for permanent residence, or, “Indefinite Leave to
Read More »Additional Information Required for Singapore’s Employment Passes
On January 26, 2018, Singapore started requiring all employers to provide their foreign employees’ contact details to complete transactions on the Ministry of
Read More »Switzerland’s New Labor Requirements Aimed at Reducing Unemployment
The Switzerland Federal Council announced it will implement a labor market test for employers wishing to hire foreign nationals in occupations with high unemployment
Read More »Switzerland One Step Closer to Cancelling Schengen Status
A Swiss campaign to abandon the country’s Schengen Member State status, which guarantees freedom of movement with 26 other European countries, has received approval to
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