Thailand | Health Measures Updated for Travelers
The government of Thailand has announced new public health requirements for travelers, effective January 10, 2023. Key Changes Proof of vaccination is no longer required.
Read More »Japan | Temporary Measures for Travelers from China
Japan is applying temporary measures to those entering Japan from China. After 00:00 JST on January 12, 2023, all those entering Japan via a direct flight from China
Read More »Biden Administration Announces New Border Measures and Programs
On Thursday, January 5, the White House announced new immigration enforcement measures for the U.S. southern border. The efforts expand and expedite legal pathways for
Read More »Germany | Right to Residence Begins
From January 1, 2023, new immigration laws come into effect in Germany. Highlights Right to Residence gives nearly 140,000 foreign nationals living in Germany under a
Read More »EU Council Recommends Members Require COVID Testing for Travelers from China
The EU Member States met on January 4 to discuss COVID-19 travel requirements for travelers departing from China. The President of the Council of the European Union released
Read More »Australia | Working Holiday Visa – Work Limitation Extension
The Working Holiday (Subclass 417) visa and Work and Holiday (Subclass 462) visa relaxation of the 6-month employment limitation has been extended. Under normal
Read More »Singapore | Understand the Overseas Networks and Expertise (ONE) Pass
The Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass is a personalized pass tied to the individual and gives the holder greater employment flexibility: ONE Pass holders can
Read More »Israel | New Immigrant Passport Policy Proposed
The Israeli government has proposed a shift in passport policy, which currently grants a passport upon obtaining citizenship, to instead require proof of having settled in
Read More »US | Understanding the Proposed USCIS Fee Schedule Changes
On January 4, 2023, USCIS published a proposed rule updating their fee schedule for immigration benefits and applications. USCIS is required by law to conduct a comprehensive
Read More »Developing: Countries are Implementing COVID Testing Requirements for Chinese Travelers
Published Dec. 28, updated Jan. 6, 2023: Following a significant spike in COVID-19 infections and the easing of border restrictions and other mitigation strategies in China,
Read More »US | DHS Releases New Fee Schedule, weighted avg. 40%+
This morning, the Department of Homeland Security released the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fee Schedule and Changes to Certain Other Immigration Benefit
Read More »US | DHS Extends and Redesignates TPS for Yemen
On Friday, December 30, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security announced the extension and redesignation of Yemen for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. This
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