China to Include Australia & New Zealand in Visa Waiver Program
On June 17, Chinese Premier Li Qiang announced that the government would include Australia and New Zealand in in the country’s visa waiver program. This will allow
Read More »Israel Work Permit Updates
Following Israel’s announcement of the launch of the ETA-IL system, experts coming to work in Israel under a B-1 Work Permit-Up to 90 days Expedited Process, will have
Read More »New Zealand to Require English Translations for Visitor Visa Supporting Documents
From June 17, 2024, all supporting documents submitted with visitor visa applications to Immigration New Zealand (INZ) must be provided in English. Applicants must provide a
Read More »Vietnam Labor Reporting Requirements
All registered entities in Vietnam sponsoring foreign nationals must file the required semi-annual report by July 5, 2024. This report should include all foreign nationals
Read More »Immigration Nerds Podcast | Diaspora Stories: Supporting STEM Education in Somaliland
In this episode of the Immigration Nerds podcast, we hear the inspiring story of two expats from Somaliland who are transforming lives through education. Asha Farah, founder
Read More »Italy Requires New Long-Stay Visa for Family Members of Italian and EU Citizens
Following the recent amendment to Article 23 of Legislative Decree 30/2007, the Italian government has announced that short-stay visas (VSU) for tourism/visit to family
Read More »EU to Create ‘Talent Pool’ to Recruit Third-Country Workers
On June 13, 2024, the Council of the EU agreed on a proposal for an EU Talent Pool. The Talent Pool will be set up as an EU-wide online platform that will match profiles of
Read More »Sri Lanka Adopts New eVisa Scheme
Sri Lanka has transitioned from the ETA system to a new eVisa scheme. All visitors must complete an eVisa application prior to their arrival in the country. Who Can Apply?
Read More »Israel Increases Foreign Worker Quota
The Israeli Government, on May 15, 2024, approved a proposal to improve efficiency in the system for bringing foreign workers by easing regulations and allocating significant
Read More »Japan’s Revised Asylum Law Goes Into Effect
A new Japanese law will permit the government to deport asylum seekers who have applied for refugee status three or more times without providing supporting grounds for
Read More »Portugal Announces New Immigration Restrictions
On May 3, 2024, Portugal’s Council of Ministers approved an Action Plan for Migration which removes the “Expressions of Interest” procedure which allowed foreign
Read More »Thailand Approves Visa Facilitation Measures
The Thai government has approved a number of visa and travel facilitation measures aimed at stimulating Thailand’s economy and promoting tourism. The measures are divided
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