South Africa Extends Zimbabwean Exemption Permit
The South African Department of Home Affairs has officially extended the validity of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) for another 12 months, up to November 28, 2025,
Read More »Switzerland Maintains the Same Work Permit Quotas for 2025
On November 27, 2024, the Federal Council decided to keep unchanged the quotas for workers from third (non-EU) countries and for service providers from the member countries
Read More »Sweden’s Parliament to Implement New EU Blue Card Directive
Sweden’s Riksdag has decided to implement the EU’s new blue card directive via Swedish legislation that enters into force on January 1, 2025. The new legislation
Read More »MDEC Opens Expatriate Projection Applications for 2025
Effective January 1, 2025, companies that are registered with Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) may submit their Foreign Knowledge Worker (FKW) quota request for
Read More »Guidance for Travelling on a Recently Expired Irish Residence Permit
Effective December 2, 2024, to January 31, 2025 only, the government has issued a Travel Confirmation Notice requesting carriers to allow individuals to travel
Read More »Denmark Extends Residence Permit Under the Ukraine-Special Act
On November 26, 2024, the Danish Parliament decided that residence permits granted under the Act on Temporary Residence Permits for persons displaced from Ukraine can be
Read More »Australia’s Changes to Employer Sponsored Visas to Take Effect
As reported earlier this week, the new Skills in Demand visa will replace the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) visa on December 7, 2024. The new Core Skills
Read More »Reminders Ahead of the Holiday Season for Visa Holders
As the holiday season approaches, it’s critically important to plan ahead to avoid potential delays and other issues. The holiday period is one of the busiest times of
Read More »USCIS to Require Medical Examination Report and Vaccination Record with Form I-485 for Certain Applicants
Effective December 2, 2024, USCIS requires certain applicants filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, to submit Form I-693, Report
Read More »Italian Decree Focusing on Streamlining Procedures for Foreign Workers to become a Law
An Italian decree, Decree Law No. 145/2024 came into effect on October 11, 2024, following its publication in the Official Gazette and will be converted into law by December
Read More »Netherlands Announces 2025 Salary Thresholds
The Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) published new salary thresholds for foreign employees: Highly Skilled Migrants, Graduates, and Blue Card holders. Below
Read More »UKVI Guidance for Holiday Travelers Related to the eVisa
The UKVI and UK Home Office have issued updated guidance for travelers, and that before they travel, they should check their eVisa has all the correct details. Updated
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