Brazil and Japan to Introduce a Visa-Waiver
Effective September 30, 2023, the government of Japan will introduce a visa waiver for nationals of Brazil holding ordinary passports who wish to enter Japan for stays of up
Read More »Italy Adds New Quota Places for Vocational Training, Internships
The Italian government has made available 7,500 new quota places in Italy for vocational training courses and another 7,500 places for internships in the years 2023 to
Read More »Iceland Expands Family Reunification Rights & Extends Permit Lengths
Iceland will now grant foreign nationals expanded rights to family reunification and longer permits under amendments to the Foreign Nationals Act which have already taken
Read More »Canada and Iceland Sign Youth Mobility Arrangement
The governments of Canada and Iceland have announced the signing of a new Canada–Iceland Youth Mobility Arrangement. Under this arrangement, which will be implemented in
Read More »Canada Launches a Recognized Employer Pilot
The Government of Canada has announced the establishment of a Recognized Employer Pilot Program (REP) for LMIA applications. Please see below a summary of the important
Read More »Brazil’s Visa Requirements for Australia, Canada, and US Start Oct. 1
As previously reported, the Brazilian government has decided to reinstate the visit visa requirement for citizens of Australia, Canada and the United States, as these
Read More »Spain Extends Medical Degree Recognition Period for Non-EU Healthcare Workers
The Spanish Ministry of Health has extended the recognition process period for professionals holding medical degrees from non-EU countries. Medical professionals from non-EU
Read More »UK and Türkiye Partner on Immigration
The governments of the UK and Türkiye announced a partnered effort to address migration. Highlights Turkish law enforcement officers will step up joint operations to tackle
Read More »Greece Golden Visa Minimum Doubles
In December 2022, it was announced that the investment minimum for Greece’s Residency by Investment scheme would increase from €250,000 to €500,00 to obtain a
Read More »The UK Ukraine Extension Scheme Eligibility Window is Extended
The Ukraine Extension Scheme is open to some Ukrainian nationals and their family members who have, or previously had, permission to be in the UK. The eligibility window now
Read More »EU Migration Reforms Delayed
On July 26, 2023, the representatives of the 27 European Union member states met to discuss the rules for migration and asylum but failed to come to an agreement on key
Read More »Immigration Processing Delays Expected in Egypt
Egypt’s Ministry of Manpower and other select government agencies will work remotely every Sunday through August. As a result, processing times for work permits are
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