Luxembourg Changes to the EU Blue Card Rules
Luxembourg has recently adopted legislative changes concerning the status of highly qualified workers from third countries. The new law aims to make the EU Blue Card more
Read More »Denmark’s New Right to Work Rules Under the Authorization Scheme
On July 1, 2024, the Danish Aliens Act was amended, to allow foreign nationals with a residence permit under the Authorisation Scheme to work without requiring a work permit
Read More »UKR Status in Poland Extended to September 2025
The stay of Ukrainian nationals residing in Poland under temporary protection (‘UKR status’) has been extended to September 30, 2025. Immigration Changes for Residence
Read More »UK India Young Professional Scheme Visa Ballot Upcoming Dates
The India Young Professional Scheme next ballot will open at 1:30pm India Standard Time on July 16, and close at 1:30pm India Standard Time on July 18, 2024. Individuals
Read More »August 2024 Visa Bulletin Released
In the August 2024 Visa Bulletin, Final Action Dates for Worldwide (All Other) EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 remain the same. Final Action Dates for EB-1 remain the same, and
Read More »Hong Kong to Invalidate Old ID Cards by 2025
The government of Hong Kong has announced that, following the conclusion of the Territory-wide Identity Card Replacement Exercise (Replacement Exercise) on March 3, 2023, the
Read More »Denmark Changes Foreign Student Right to Work
On July 1, 2024, Denmark’s Executive Order on the issue of residence and work permits for students was amended and new rules regarding foreign students’ right to
Read More »Denmark’s New Family Reunification Rules Come into Effect
On July 1, 2024, new rules for family reunification of spouses came into effect. The rules also apply to certain applications submitted before the rules came into effect. Key
Read More »China and Australia Agree to Reciprocal Five-Year Multi-Entry Visas
The governments of Australia and China have agreed to provide reciprocal access to five-year multiple entry visas for tourism, business, and visiting family members so as to
Read More »ASEAN Nationals Can Visit for Longer Business Stays
The Australian government has announced that it has extended the time people from Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries and Timor-Leste can visit to
Read More »India Fast-Track Trusted Traveler Scheme
On June 22, 2024, the government inaugurated the “Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme” (FTI-TTP) at terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport,
Read More »China Includes Poland in Visa-Free Agreement
On June 24, 2024, the Chinese premier announced that China has decided to include Poland in its list of unilateral visa-free countries. This will allow Polish passport
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