US | President Biden Commits to Admitting 125,000 Refugees in FY23
In a White House memo, President Joe Biden announced the planned refugee admissions for FY 2023 and the allocation by region. In the memo, Biden states that the United States
Read More »Japan | Government Announces the Return of Visa-Free Travel
The Japanese government has announced significant changes to its travel and COVID-19 policy, to begin on October 11, 2022. Travel Changes | ALL visa-waiver nationals are
Read More »Canada | Government Lifts Final COVID-19 Restrictions
The Government of Canada announced the removal of all COVID-19 entry restrictions and testing, quarantine, and isolation requirements for anyone entering Canada, effective
Read More »Thailand | New Long-Term Resident Visa Launches
The Government of Thailand introduced a long-term resident visa for highly skilled individuals, global nomads, high net-worth individuals, and “global citizens.”
Read More »Malaysia | Government Announces New Premium Visa Program
The Government of Malaysia launched a new premium visa program (PVIP) to attract foreign direct investment and investors, which will boost the country’s economy and
Read More »US | US Embassy in Havana to Resume Immigrant Visa Services
The U.S. State Department announced that beginning in early 2023, the U.S. Embassy in Havana will resume full immigrant visa processing for the first time since 2017. This
Read More »The Netherlands | Final COVID Restrictions Suspended
The government of the Netherlands has announced that the remaining COVID-19 restrictions have been abolished. Therefore, from September 17, there are no more entry
Read More »UK | Adjusted RTW Checks End on September 30
The adjusted RTW checks that were in place during COVID will end on September 30, 2022. From October 1, 2022, employers must carry out one of the prescribed checks as set
Read More »Japan | Independent Tourism Resumes from October 11
The government of Japan announced that visa-free, independent tourism would resume from October 11. Concurrently, the daily arrival cap will be abolished. The announcement
Read More »Ireland | Employment Permits to be Issued Electronically
From September 1, 2022, Ireland’s Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment will issue all employment permits electronically. The permits will include the
Read More »EU | Russian Sanction Extension
The EU Council of the European Union has extended the sanctions and restrictions related to the Russian invasion of Ukraine until March 15, 2023. The current policies include
Read More »Poland | New Free Study Program for Young Ukrainians
The government of Poland has announced a new program for Ukrainians between the ages of 18 – 25, allowing them to live in Poland, so long as they are working and
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