Pre-COVID, almost 70 countries enjoyed visa-free travel to Japan, making the country one of the most open destinations for foreign travel. But, like many, Japan shut its doors to outside…
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In April of this year, the EU published its proposal to amend existing legislation. This was seen as an important step to attract talent to the EU’s labour market. The…
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In many countries around the world, the pandemic remains a consideration in terms of travel and entry requirements. Indeed, China has recently revised its requirements in relation to the COVID-19…
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The US Government is begun to roll out its plans to expand the premium processing program. Implementing the second phase of premium processing expansion, certain petitioners that have a pending…
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Recently the UK published its vision for a migration system of the future, to drive a ‘stronger, more secure and prosperous Union’ in the ‘New Plan for Immigration: Legal Migration…
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Launched in June, the Finnish government has implemented a Fast Track Service aiming to expedite the residence permit application process for specialists, start-up entrepreneurs, EU Blue Card, ICT residence permit…
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On 1 June, the Swedish parliament announced a number of changes to the Swedish immigration rules. The changes have been summarized below: Work permit holders who require a visa to…
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China remains an integral destination for travel and international business, although travel requirements are confusing at best! It is important to note that entry policy and visa requirements are frequently…
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Following the increased number of work permit applications from individuals wanting to relocate from Russia, the Federal Employment Agency in Germany has announced that work authorization (pre-approval with the Labour…
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There have been some recent changes in Finland's visas: Fast-track processing is now available for eligible employment-based permit types, this has reduced processing times to two weeks for certain application…
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