New Requirements for Malaysian Professional Visit Pass Applications
The Malaysian Governmnet has announced new requirements for Professional Visit Pass applications. For ESD Registered Companies, the Approval Letter from Labour Department
Read More »Sweden Launches Digital Passport Checks for Work Permit Applicants
The Swedish Migration Agency has launched a new process for applicants for a Swedish work or student permit to verify their passports digitally instead of traveling to a
Read More »UK Advisory Body Determines Graduate Route Should Stay
The UK Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has completed its review of the Graduate Visa Route, including in terms of “Any evidence of abuse of the route including the route
Read More »EU Entry/Exit System Targets October 2024 Start Date
The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES), the digital border system, is reported to start on October 6, 2024 subject to EU Member States confirming they are ready. Key Details The
Read More »Italy’s New ‘Out-of-Quota Work Permit’ Application Now Available Online
Non-EU nationals who have worked abroad for at least twelve months for Italian companies, or companies owned by Italian companies, can now work in Italy for those same
Read More »Finland Updates Salary Requirement for EU Blue Card Holders
Effective May 13, 2024, the Finland salary requirement for an EU Blue Card as a highly-qualified worker will be lowered to the same level as that for a residence permit as a
Read More »German Opportunity Card to Enter into Effect June 1
As of June 1, 2024, Germany’s “Opportunity Card” will come into effect as a core element of the Skilled Immigration Act. This temporary residence permit for
Read More »Immigration Updates with the Australian Federal Budget
The Australian government has released the 2024 Australian Federal Budget, which includes references to immigration requirements for certain visa categories. No legislation
Read More »Visa Extension for Certain Tourists to Thailand
The Thai Cabinet has resolved to extend the visa-free period for Indian and Taiwanese tourists. Effective Period: The extension is effective from May 11 to November 11, 2024,
Read More »The EU Council Temporarily Suspends Certain Visa Provisions for Ethiopian Nationals
On April 29, 2024, the EU Council temporarily suspended certain elements of the EU law that regulates the issuing of visas to Ethiopian nationals. In particular, it will no
Read More »Australia Pacific Engagement Visa Opens June 3
The Pacific Engagement Visa is a new permanent resident visa for participating countries across the Pacific and Timor-Leste which will deepen connections between Australia
Read More »Egyptian Government Reminds Foreign Nationals to Renew and Legalize Status Before June 30
The government of Egypt called on all foreign nationals currently residing in Egypt to refer to the General Administration of Passports, Immigration and Nationality to
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