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
Read More »Denmark Extends Deadline for Britons Applying for Residence
Britons who have resided in Denmark since before December 31, 2022, and submitted their residence permit application after the initial deadline of December 31, 2021, will
Read More »Canada IRCC Labor Force Strike Ends
As of May 1, 2023, at 9 am ET, striking workers from the IRCC and ESDC have been asked to return to work as a tentative deal has been reached between the government and the
Read More »Poland to Extend Temporary Protection for Ukrainians
The government of Poland is planning an extension of temporary protection for Ukrainian citizens. The planned changes include: Temporary protection is extended until March 4,
Read More »Israel and Japan Introduce “Holiday-Work Visa”
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, Israel and Japan agreed to a “holiday-work” visa, which would allow people from Israel and Japan, ages 18-30 years old, to travel
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