Hong Kong Announces New Details of Capital Investment Entrant Scheme
The Government of Hong Kong announced on December 19 the details of the new Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES). Eligibility The new CIES will accept applications from
Read More »UAE Suspends Employment Sponsorship Visa Tranfer Option
The United Arab Emirates Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Securit (ICP) announced the suspension of visa transfer services across free zones for employers/companies.
Read More »For Paris Olympics, French Schengen Visa Application Available Online
From January 1, 2024, the French government made the application process for a French Schengen Visa available completely online for the participants of the 2024 Summer
Read More »Australia Extends Work Rights Exemption for Working Holiday Makers
The Australian government has decided to continue the previous exemption process relating to visa condition 8547, while consultation on the Working Holiday program settings
Read More »Russia Updates Forms and New Notification Procedure
Effective January 1, 2024, there are changes to Russia’s forms for applications and notifications concerning foreign employees submitted to the Ministry of Internal
Read More »Finland Increases Processing Fees
The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) has announced an increase to certain of its processing fees, effective January 1, 2024. The key changes are as follows: The processing
Read More »Australia’s Skilled-Recognised Graduate Visa Capped
The Skilled-Recognised Graduate visa has been capped from December 22, 2023. Applicants with a pending application will be able to apply for a repayment of their Visa
Read More »New Zealand’s Upcoming Immigration Changes to Protect Migrants
The New Zealand Worker Protection (Migrant and Other Employees) Act 2023 will come into effect on January 6, 2024. The Act introduces a suite of changes across the
Read More »China Issues Simplified Tourist Visa Requirements for US Nationals
Effective January 1, 2024, tourist visa applicants within the United States will no longer be required to submit proof of a round-trip air ticket booking, proof of a hotel
Read More »Denmark Updates Aliens Act to Revoke Temporary Residence Permits of Refugees Traveling Home
On December 7, 2023 the Danish Parliament passed an amendment to the Aliens Act that can result in revocation of a residence permit if a refugee with a temporary residence
Read More »South Korea Announces New Nomad Visa
South Korea’s Ministry of Justice announced on December 29, a new Nomad Digital Visa, the “Workcation Visa,” allowing foreign nationals who meet certain
Read More »The EU Reaches a Political Agreement on Revised Single Permit Rules
On December 18, 2023, the European Commission, Parliament and Council reached a political agreement on the revised Single Permit Directive. The updated rules establish a
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