July 30, 2018
Ireland – Major Delays Continue for Irish Residence Permit Appointments in Dublin
There continue to be significant delays in obtaining appointments for Irish Residence Permit (IRP) registration ...
July 30, 2018
United Kingdom – Updated Guidance for Tier 2 and Tier 5 Sponsors
Effective July 18, 2018, the Home Office has updated its guidance for Tier 2 and ...
July 30, 2018
Vietnam – Some Provinces Now Require Residence Card Cancellation Before Departure
Effective immediately, the immigration authorities in some provinces in Vietnam are requiring foreign nationals who ...
July 24, 2018
Canada – Biometrics Expanded to More Nationalities
Starting July 31, 2018, the requirements of biometrics will expand to include citizens of Europe, ...
July 24, 2018
Costa Rica – Significant Delays for Temporary Residence Permits
Costa Rica is experiencing an influx of refugees from other Latin America countries that have ...
July 24, 2018
Spain – Stricter salary criteria for highly-qualified workers under the Entrepreneur’s Act
Effective immediately, the Spanish authorities appear to be requiring a higher minimum salary for residence ...
July 24, 2018
Slovakia – Shortage Occupations Lists are Published; and Processing of Single Permits is Delayed
The Slovak authorities have published lists of occupations with labour shortages during the past calendar ...
July 16, 2018
Brazil – Changes to Qualifying Dependents
Criteria for dependents have changed effective immediately. Qualifying dependent relationships now include: Spouses (opposite and ...
July 16, 2018
China – Change to Document Requirements for Category A Work Permit Applications
Effective immediately, the Shanghai State Administration of Foreign Affairs requires a different tax certificate in ...
July 16, 2018
Canada – Law change makes drunk driving a serious offense, with potential implications for some foreign national visa applicants
An amendment to the Criminal Code in Canada has doubled the maximum prospective punishment for ...