Ireland Addresses It’s Backlog with Overtime
The Government of Ireland announced that applications from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) for employment permits are up 50 percent over the same period last year.
Read More »Ireland Extends Residence Permit through the Holidays
The Government of Ireland announced it will extend the validity of any Irish Residency Permit (IRP) cards that were valid at the start of the pandemic, March 2020, through to
Read More »Spain Changes Visa Guidance for Foreign Nationals in the AV or Art Sector
The Government of Spain issued new guidance for the entry and stay in Spain for foreign nationals who work in the audiovisual sector or arts, either for performance or
Read More »Greece Makes Residency Renewals Virtual
The Government of Greece’s Ministry of Migration and Asylum announced that from November 16, all residence permits, residence cards, and permanent residence cards,
Read More »USCIS Updates Policy Guidance for Certain H-4, E, and L Nonimmigrant Dependent Spouses
SUMMARY | On November 10, 2021, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security entered into a settlement with plaintiffs, significantly changing USCIS policy regarding work
Read More »Malaysia and Indonesia to Establish a Quarantine-free Travel Lane
Malaysia and Indonesia will establish a quarantine-free, joint travel lane for fully vaccinated travelers. This announcement follows an earlier announcement that Malaysia and
Read More »Singapore Expands Vaccinated Travel Lanes
The Government of Singapore announced the expansion of the Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTL) to include a joint VTL with Malaysia and a VTL with Finland and Sweden from November
Read More »Norway Extends Travel Restrictions
The Government of Norway has extended the public health and travel measures in place for the country. Current Entry restrictions All border crossing points have reopened. All
Read More »UK Budget Provides More Details on 2022 Immigration Plans
In the spring of 2022, the UK Government will launch the Scale-up, High Potential Individual, and Global Business Mobility visas to attract highly skilled people and support
Read More »Ireland Announces Comprehensive Changes to Employment Permits System
The Government of Ireland announced changes to the employment permits system for workers from outside the European Economic Area (EEA). The main changes, which are in effect
Read More »Australia Reopens to Travel from Singapore
The Government of Australia has announced that from November 21, 2021, fully vaccinated Singaporean citizens will be able to travel to Australia without seeking a travel
Read More »UK Releases Quarantine Requirements for Minor Children
From 4 am, Monday, November 22, 2021, the travel requirements for children (aged 17 and younger) will no longer depend on their place of residence. The rules that currently
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