Malaysia Introduces New Process for Supporting Applications
For ESD Registered Companies, the Malaysian Immigration Authorities announced on June 27, 2024, that effective July 1, 2024, the following applications will have to be
Read More »Australia’s New Citizenship Application Fees from July 1, 2024
From July 1, 2024, new Australian citizenship application fees will apply. Fees are changing to reflect the cost of processing applications. On July 1 each year, indexation
Read More »Immigration New Zealand Updates Work Rights for Partners of a Student
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that partners of students studying level 7 or 8 qualifications specified on the Green List, can now apply for a work visa with
Read More »New Zealand Announces Further Changes to Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that, effective June 26, 2024, people holding an AEWV in roles at Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of
Read More »USCIS Extends Grace Period for Form I-914, I-918 Supplement B
USCIS will extend the grace period for accepting previous editions of the following forms: Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status; Form I-914, Supplement A,
Read More »Canada Extends Temporary Measures for Israelis and Palestinians
Due to the crisis in Israel and the Palestinian Territories, the IRCC has implemented temporary measures for Israeli nationals and Palestinian passport holders in Canada
Read More »Ecuador Suspends Visa Free Entry for Chinese Nationals
On June 18, 2024, the government of Ecuador announced it would suspend the visa waiver agreement with China that allowed Chinese nationals to enter the country visa free. The
Read More »UK Changes to Right to Work Checks for Certain Statuses
On Friday, June 21, the UK Home Office published changes to the right to work check guidance for employers. 1. Right to work checks on BRPs short-dated to December 31, 2024
Read More »EU Council Extends Temporary Protection for Ukraine Until March 2026
On June 25, 2024, the EU Council adopted a decision to extend the temporary protection until March 4, 2026 for the more than 4 million Ukrainians fleeing from Russia’s war
Read More »USCIS Updates Policy Manual for Form I-730 Customer Service
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services updated guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify the customer service options for petitioners filing Form I-730,
Read More »Australia Visa App to be Updated
A new version of the Australian “myVEVO” app will be released. The myVEVO provides a fast and convenient way for visa holders to check their Australian visa
Read More »Qatar Announces Traffic Fine Requirements for Travel Permissions
The Qatar Ministry of Interior has announced that, effective September 1, 2024 individuals with outstanding traffic violations are not permitted to travel outside Qatar
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