Hungary Pauses Application Processing
The government of Hungary is pausing application processing for residence permits or for an interim/a national/an EU residence card (former interim/national/EC permanent
Read More »Hungary Announces New Measures to Control Foreign Workers
The Hungarian government has announced that only up to 65,000 guest worker permits and employment residence permits can be issued in 2024. This is significantly lower than
Read More »Finland Extends Residence Permits for Temporary Protection
The Finnish Immigration Service (Migris) will extend all residence permits granted on the basis of temporary protection until March 4, 2025. Migris will send the holder a
Read More »China to Permit Visa-Free Entry for Irish Nationals
On January 17, 2024, after a meeting between Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar and Chinese Premier Li Qiang, the government of China announced that it will apply a unilateral
Read More »Canada’s ‘Phase 2’ Occupations Now Available in Recognized Employer Pilot
Effective immediately, applications are accepted for positions on Service Canada’s Phase 2 Recognized Employer Pilot (REP) occupations list. The Phase 2 occupations
Read More »Germany Extends Stay for Israeli Nationals Who Entered Visa-Free
Germany’s Federal Ministry of the Interior and Home Affairs has issued an ordinance on January 22, 2024 that Israeli citizens currently residing in Germany can remain
Read More »Canada Issues New Temporary Cap for International Students
On January 22, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) announced that the Government of Canada will set an intake cap on international student permit applications to
Read More »Taiwan to Require Polio Vaccination for Certain Visa Applicants
In accordance with World Health Organization recommendations, applicants for Taiwan visas must submit proof of having been administered the oral poliovirus vaccine (OPV) or
Read More »South Africa Extends Temporary Measures
On December 21, 2023, the South African Department of Home Affairs (DHA) extended the temporary measures it originally implemented in September 2022, to address delays in
Read More »Saudi Arabia’s New Premium Residency Categories Now Available Online
Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency Centre has announced the launch of five new Premium Residency Permits (PRP), which permit long-term, self-sponsored residence for
Read More »Lithuania Issues New Minimum Salary and Funds Requirement
Effective January 1, 2024, the Lithuanian government has introduced a new minimum monthly salary and minimum hourly wage. The new minimum monthly salary is EUR 924 The
Read More »Lithuania Changes Residence Application Process for Minors
Effective January 2024, minors aged 2-18 years old are required to appear in person at the customer service unit of the Lithuania Migration Department (or of an external
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