New Arrangement for Canadian and Finnish Youth
On May 19, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced the signing of a new Canada-Finland Youth Mobility Agreement. The agreement is expected to come into force in
Read More »Canada Joins Hague Convention
From January 11, 2024, Canada will join the Apostille Convention or Hague Convention, ensuring official documents originating in Canada are acceptable for use in other Hague
Read More »Germany Announces New Measures to Address Migration
The government of Germany has agreed to new measures to address increased migration, including: A modernization effort of the IT systems to expedite asylum application
Read More »Malaysia | Companies to Update Information with ESD
The Government of Malaysia announced on May 15, 2023, that companies registered with the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) must update their information by May 31, 2023.
Read More »India to Offer a “Trusted Traveller Programme”
India will soon introduce a ‘Trusted Traveller Programme’ for immigration clearance of pre-verified travelers. The program will be available for travelers with Indian
Read More »Mainland Travel Permit Extension Policy for Hong Kong and Macau Residents
China’s Exit-Entry Administration announced that effective May 8, 2023, the validity period of the Home Return Permit certificate will be from January 1, 2020, to
Read More »Cyprus Limits Golden Visa Program
The Cyprus Golden Visa Program changes approved in April 2023 have become effective. Key Changes The dependent determination has changed to no longer include the principal
Read More »Alert: Australia Announces Permanent Residency Expansion
The Australian Department of Home Affairs released news over the weekend that they are planning to expand pathways to permanent residency through Subclass 186 visa (Temporary
Read More »Slovenia Eases Residency Process for Non-EU Nationals
The Slovenian government published changes to the Aliens Act to facilitate the resident permit process for non-EU nationals. Key Changes Family members who want to join
Read More »Australia | Temporary Skilled Income Threshold (TSMIT) Increase and Permanent Residency Pathway Expansion
On April 27, 2023, the Minister for Home Affairs, the Hon. Clare O’Neil MP, announced an increase in the Temporary Skilled Income Threshold (TSMIT) and expanded pathways to
Read More »Singapore | Passport-Free Departures from 2024
At the Singapore Expo on Friday, May 5, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) previewed several technological and procedural advancements that would be implemented
Read More »US Ends Border COVID Vaccination Requirements
On May 1, the White House and Department of Homeland Security released statements regarding the end of COVID-19 vaccination requirements for federal employees, international
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