UKVI launches Super Priority Visa (SPV) service in Jakarta
The UK Visa & Immigration services (UKVI) is offering a Super Priority Visa (SPV) to customers in Jakarta, Indonesia. The SPV is an optional, paid service that customers
Read More »Taiwan Immigration Changes from March 2024
Several changes to Taiwan’s immigration rules were implemented effective March 1, 2024. These include the following: A foreign national who is permitted to stay in
Read More »Israel Increases Minimum Salary Requirements
From April 1, 2024, Israel is increasing its minimum wage by 5.24%; the updated minimum wage for a full-time job will be ILS 5,880.02, compared to ILS 5,571.75 prior to the
Read More »Eid Al Fitr Holidays May Cause Service Delays
There will be government closures in observance of Eid Al Fitr holidays in countries around the world. Employers, employees, and travelers should anticipate extended
Read More »Netherlands Document Requirements for Highly Skilled Migrants
Starting from April 1, 2024, the Netherlands government will require recognized sponsors of highly skilled migrants who earn less than €2,801 per month to keep additional
Read More »UAE to Require Health Insurance for Employees from 2025
The UAE will require a mandatory insurance program for all private sector employees and domestic workers from January 1, 2025. The new scheme will apply nationwide, expanding
Read More »United Kingdom Updates Guidance for Holders of Physical Immigration Documents
The UK government has updated its guidance for holders of physical immigration documents, as it replaces them with online records of immigration status, known as eVisas. What
Read More »Panama Extends Deadline for Immigration Regularization
Panama’s National Immigration Service has further extended the deadline for submitting extensions for expired residence permits. Resolution No. 9049 of March 1, 2024,
Read More »Norway Changes the Financial Language requirements for Permanent Residence Applications
The government of Norway has changed the financial support and Norwegian language requirements for permanent residence applications. Financial Support From April 18, 2024,
Read More »Luxembourg Increases Minimum Salary Thresholds for EU Blue Card
A Luxembourg Ministerial Regulation has fixed the average gross annual salary, increasing the minimum salary threshold for highly skilled third-country national workers
Read More »US Embassy in Mexico Allows Limited Rescheduling of Appointments
The US Embassy in Mexico City launched a program on March 20, 2024 for first-time visitor visa (B1/B2) applicants to move their appointments to an earlier date with no
Read More »Hong Kong’s New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme Opened March 1
Hong Kong’s new Capital Investment Entrant Scheme opened for applications on March 1, 2024. An eligible applicant must make investment of a minimum of HK$30 million in
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