Canada Introduces Temporary Resident Pathway for Palestinian Family Members
On January 9, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the opening of a new temporary resident pathway for extended family members in Gaza of
Read More »Australia Announces New Pacific Engagement Visa
The Australian Government has committed to a new permanent resident visa program and will introduce the Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) for nationals of participating Pacific
Read More »Netherlands’ ‘30 Percent Rule’ Restrictions Passed by Parliament
On December 19, 2023, the upper house (Senate) of the Dutch parliament approved the 2024 tax plan, as well as the Minimum Tax Act 2024 (Pillar Two). These amend the Dutch
Read More »Congress Avoids Federal Government Shutdown
On Thursday afternoon, lawmakers cleared a stopgap spending bill that, once approved by President Biden, will keep federal agencies funded and the government open through
Read More »UK Immigration Health Surcharge Start Date Announced
The UK Immigration Health Surcharge will come into force on February 6, 2024. It was formally published on January 16, 2024. Key Information The increase will apply to visa
Read More »Canada Announces Immigration Measures to Support Francophone Communities
On January 16, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) announced a series of initiatives to support Francophone immigration outside Quebec. These measures include
Read More »Kenya Implements Visa-Free Entry
Kenyan Citizenship and Immigration has developed a digital platform and with effect from January 4, 2024, Kenya’s Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) has been
Read More »Israel Issues War-Time Guidance Regarding Foreign Workers
On January 13, 2024, Israel’s Population and Immigration Authority issued a press release answering questions for foreign workers in this current period. Questions and
Read More »Egypt Issues New Restrictions for Unaccompanied Minors Travelling
From January 1, 2024, Egyptian minors (less than 18 years) cannot travel outside of Egypt without their guardian, or government permission. If a minor is traveling alone,
Read More »Israel Updates Policy Concerning Ukrainian Citizens in Israel
Israel’s Ministry of the Interior has updated the policy concerning the stay of Ukrainian citizens in Israel, and has announced that no enforcement measures will be
Read More »Japan eVisa Extended to Additional Countries
As of December 15, 2023, the JAPAN eVISA, which allows for online visa applications and issues an electronic visa for a short-term stay for the purpose of tourism, is
Read More »USCIS Announces Organization Accounts & Online Collaboration for H-1B Registrations
USCIS announced earlier today, Friday, January 12, that it will introduce organizational accounts for collaboration and online filing for I-129 H-1B Petitions and H-1B I-907
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