The Netherlands | Turkish Nationals Required to Apply for Long-Term Visas
From October 1, 2022, Turkish nationals in the Netherlands must apply for a long-term visa (MVV) if they plan to stay for more than 90 days. Currently, many Turkish
Read More »US | DHS Proposes Rule to Allow Alternative Procedures for Form I-9 Documents
A much anticipated proposed rule regarding remote I-9 document verification was published this week. The proposed rule does not cement the permanent use of remote
Read More »US | Updated Vaccine Requirements for Uniting for Ukraine Beneficiaries
Effective August 10, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has updated the COVID-19 vaccination requirements for Uniting for Ukraine beneficiaries. The COVID-19
Read More »Japan | US and Canadian Nationals Can Apply Online for Business Visa
From August 18, US and Canadian Nationals will be eligible to apply for a short-term stay visa for Business, Visiting Relatives, and Tourism, on the Japan eVISA website.
Read More »EU | Temporary Protection for Ukrainians and Travel
In an interview this week, EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson confirmed that Ukrainians who have temporary protection from EU member states can travel freely to
Read More »Estonia to Stop Issuing Visas to Russians
From August 18, Estonia will stop issuing visas to Russian nationals. Additionally, Russians with a Schengen visa issued by Estonia will no longer be permitted entry into the
Read More »Netherlands | Highly-Skilled Workers Can Work Without a Residence Document
The Netherlands’ government has announced that due to extensive delays at the IND, visa-exempt Highly Skilled Migrants who do not require an MVV visa may work
Read More »US | DHS Unwinds “Remain in Mexico” Program
The Department of Homeland Security is moving forward to unwind the Migrant Protection Protocols program, also known as “Remain in Mexico.” DHS announced on
Read More »US | September 2022 Visa Bulletin Released
In the September 2022 Visa Bulletin, EB-1 remains current for all countries. EB-2 and EB-3 for China and India remain unchanged from the previous visa bulletin. FINAL ACTION
Read More »Colombia | New Visas and Processing Changes
On July 22, 2022, Colombia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an update on the procedural, administrative, and processing aspects of visas. The changes will come into
Read More »Singapore | Increases to Qualifying Salary for EP and S Pass Holders
The Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will increase the qualifying salary for Employment Pass (EP) and S Pass holders effective September 1, 2022. Updates to EP
Read More »France | Increases to Minimum Monthly Salary
From August 1, France’s minimum wage will be €11.06, and the minimum monthly salary will be €1,329.06, an increase of 2.01%. The French government’s statement
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