Brexit Outline Published
The UK government has published its plan for future relations with the European Union, promising cooperation in economics and security, but also an end to the free movement
Read More »Anti-Immigration Plan Threatens Swiss-EU Talks
Legislation proposed in the Swiss parliament would restrict EU citizens from the automatic right to live and work in Switzerland. On June 27, 2018, Albert Rosti, the
Read More »Jafza Visas Now in 24 Hours
Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) signed a deal on July 2, 2018, that will cut the time it takes to process visas for Jafza workers to 24 hours. The agreement will
Read More »New Deadline in Irish Stamp 4 Applications
As of June 25, 2018, it has been advised that all applications for Irish Stamp 4 status be submitted twelve weeks in advance of the expiration of any current Critical
Read More »New US-Israel Investor Visa Accord
Work authorization requirements between the US and Israel have loosened, with work permits now more readily obtainable between the two countries. Israelis seeking to obtain
Read More »UK Tier 2 Category Updates
With a cap of 20,700 in the UK’s Tier-2 visa program for professionals, the country is continuing to experience a shortage of nurses and doctors. In an attempt to
Read More »Canada’s Global Talent Occupations List Revised
Canada has revised its Global Talent Occupations List, with three new roles officially designated for highly skilled foreign workers. The occupations include Engineering
Read More »List of Swiss Jobs for Local Candidates Published
In an effort to implement Switzerland’s 2014 voter referendum restricting immigration, Switzerland has released a list of professional roles that must be offered to
Read More »Argentina to Increase Immigration Fees
Effective June 6, the Argentine Immigration Department will significantly increase fees for its immigration services. The new fees, outlined in Executive Decree 475/2018,
Read More »Ethiopia E-Visa Now Available to All
To increase tourism and economic activity, Ethiopia has announced an expansion of its online e-visa program to include all international travelers. The program, which
Read More »Singapore Announces Changes to Minimum Salary Requirements for EP Applicants
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has announced a change in minimum salary requirements for Employment Pass (EP) applications exempt from advertising on the MOM Jobs
Read More »US Consulates in China Instructed to Issue Shorter Student Visas Starting June 11
Update: Starting June 11, Chinese students coming to the US for graduate studies in technical fields like robotics, aviation, and high-tech manufacturing will be issued
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