Brazil | New Visa for Receiving Technical Training
On October 26, 2018, Brazil introduced a new visa granting a temporary visa and residence authorization for foreign nationals migrating to Brazil to receive technical
Read More »United Arab Emirates | Formally Introduces Sweeping New Visa Reforms
On October 22, 2018, The UAE cabinet adopted and implemented new visa rules designed to relax visa restrictions and boost the property market. Under the new rules, tourist
Read More »Colombia | Colombia Introduces New Registration Requirement for Foreign Workers
The Ministry of Labor in Colombia announced a new requirement for employers to register all foreign workers. RUTEC, the online system for registration, is available on the
Read More »UK | Immigration Health Surcharge Set to Double
As part of applying for a work permit in the UK, foreign nationals from countries outside the European Economic Area have to pay an immigration health surcharge. In exchange,
Read More »Update: Ireland Employment Processing
Ireland’s Employment Permits Section of the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation (DBEI) is making a concerted effort to clear the backlog of cases in the
Read More »UK | UK Now Allows for “Pre-Settled” Status
EIG recently posted an update on Brexit. EU nationals residing in the UK continuously for 5 years by December 31, 2020, will be eligible for settled or “pre-settled”
Read More »India | E-Visa Can Now Be Used Multiple Times in India
The popular and widely used Electronic Visa (e-Visa) for business and tourism can now be used up to three times in a calendar year. Previously, the e-Visa could only be
Read More »Argentina | Update on Process Timing
Argentina is experiencing a lack of available appointments at the Immigration Office (DNM). The delays are lasting up to six weeks for non-Mercosur visa applications. It is
Read More »Switzerland increases quotas for certain work permits
The Swiss Federal Council has announced new quotas for long-term B permits and short-term L permits. These quotas apply on a national and not per-company basis. B Permits,
Read More »Italy Approves Bill Targeting Migrants
In an effort to deter migrants from crossing the Mediterranean, the Italian Cabinet has approved a bill which would effectively block NGO rescue ships from Italian ports.
Read More »Germany to Consider Easing Immigration Laws
With near chronic labor shortages, Germany is currently debating a proposal to ease the work visa process for skilled non-EU workers. While the proposal would still require
Read More »Hong Kong to Permit Same-Sex Dependent Visas
Following a landmark ruling on September 18th, Hong Kong will recognize same-sex marriages performed overseas for purposes of dependent visas. While same-sex marriages are
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