UAE Moves Residence Visa and ID Renewal Process Online
The UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) announced that applicants can renew their visa and Emirates ID online through the
Read More »UAE | UAE Golden Visas Simplified by Profession
The UAE has simplified the Golden Residence Scheme, varying eligibility based on the applicant’s profession. For Scientists: The candidate must have a Ph.D. or a
Read More »Switzerland & UK Extend Services Mobility Agreement through 2025
Switzerland and the UK have extended their Services Mobility Agreement until December 31, 2025. This agreement allows Swiss companies easy access to British service providers
Read More »US | USCIS Applies Refugee Employment Authorization to Ukrainian and Afghan Parolees
From November 21, 2022, Ukrainian and Afghan parolees and their qualifying family members with certain classes of admission do not need to wait for USCIS to approve their
Read More »United States | Expedited Processing and Fee Exemptions for Certain Afghan Nationals Extended
USCIS is extending and expanding the filing fee exemptions and expedited application processing for certain Afghan nationals. As a result, USCIS will be able to process
Read More »Netherlands | Minimum Wage Requirements Increase in 2023
From January 2023, the minimum wage for Dutch employees will increase by 10.15%, plus an additional increase of 8.05% on top of the adjustment. As a result, the minimum
Read More »Slovakia | Temporary Refugee Status for Ukraine Extended to March 2023
The government of Slovakia has extended the temporary refugee status for Ukrainians until March 2023. The status was set to expire on December 31. Beneficiaries can review
Read More »Switzerland | Temporary Protection for Ukraine Extended to March 2024
The government of Switzerland announced it would extend the temporary protection directive for Ukrainian refugees until March 4, 2024. “The situation in Ukraine is not
Read More »US | DHS Announces Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visas
On November 9, the DHS announced the countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B visa programs. The notice listing eligible countries was
Read More »US | Biden Administration Granted Title 42 Five-Week Stay
On November 16, D.C. District Judge Emmet G. Sullivan granted the Biden administration’s request for a five-week stay on his order to end Title 42 migrant expulsions.
Read More »US and Ecuador Sign Open Skies Agreement
The State Department announced the US and Ecuador signed an Open Skies Agreement on November 16. The bilateral agreement enables the expansion of passenger and cargo flights
Read More »Switzerland | Government Restricts Work Permits for Croatian Nationals
On November 16, the Swiss Federal Council activated the safeguard clause according to the Agreement on the Free Movement of Persons. As a result, in the coming year, the
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