UAE to be Included in US Global Entry Program
The government of the UAE and US signed an agreement that will lead to the UAE’s inclusion in the US Global Entry Program by October 2024. Global Entry is an initiative
Read More »Global Policy Summary: Changes from October 2024
Several new policies and regulations will take effect from October 1, 2024 onward. Erickson Immigration Group will continue monitoring developments and sharing updates as
Read More »Sweden’s New Rules for Citizenship
Effective October 1, 2024, changes are being introduced to the rules for citizenship of Sweden. Changes for young people who want to become Swedish citizens Young people
Read More »US State Department and Homeland Security Designate Qatar into the Visa Waiver Program
On September 24, 2024, the secretaries of the Department of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, and the State Department, Antony Blinken, designated the State of Qatar for
Read More »Japan Introduces Changes to the International Trainee Program
According to reports, Japan’s Immigration Services Agency will introduce new rules starting in October 2024 that will make it easier for international trainees to
Read More »UK Government Announced Plans to Address Net Migration
On September 24, 2024, the UK Govenment announced new plans to cut historically high levels of net migration. The announcement bolsters the Home Secretary’s approach to
Read More »Shanghai Introduces New Measures to Attract Foreign Talent
At the fourth Shanghai Talent+ Summit on September 20, 2024, Shanghai authorities announced 13 measures to attract and support Category A foreign nationals to work in the
Read More »Portugal to Require Facial Verification Appointments for Cape Verde Nationals
Effective September 23, 2024, a facial verification appointment is now mandatory for all Portugal visa applicants in Cape Verde, except minors. The facial verification
Read More »Germany and Colombia Sign Migration Partnership Agreement
The governments of Germany and Colombia have signed a joint declaration of intent on a migration partnership between the two countries in Berlin. A new bilateral steering
Read More »Mexico Reopens Online Appointment System for Immigration Services
Mexico’s National Immigration Institute is reopening the online appointment system for certain immigration applications. The online appointment system was previously
Read More »Denmark Publishes Updated Income Statistics from October 1, 2024
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) uses income statistics made by the Confederation of Danish Employers (DA) in the case processing of
Read More »Canada’s Next Steps for Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Further to changes announced on August 26, 2024, on September 18, 2024, Employment and Social Development Canada issued a news release with further details related to the
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