August 19, 2016
United Arab Emirates – e-Vision Portal Enforced in Dubai
Dependent visas and renewal applications submitted in Dubai may face delays as they are required ...
August 12, 2016
Australia – Processing Times for Subclass 457 Visas
The Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection advertises a 2 month processing time for ...
August 12, 2016
Brazil – Member of Hague Apostille Convention
As previously reported by FGI in February 2016, beginning Sunday, August 14th, Brazil will be ...
August 12, 2016
Global – National Holidays Will Result in Government Office Closures
Please take note of the following public holidays on Monday, August 15th. These holidays will ...
August 12, 2016
India/United Kingdom – Biometrics mandatory at VACs in London
Biometric information will be mandatory at all Indian Visa Application Centers in the United Kingdom. ...
August 12, 2016
Ireland – New Employment Regulations
Two new employment permits took effect beginning of August 2016. The New Employment Permit (Amendment) ...
August 12, 2016
Saudi Arabia – Labor Market Search Required for Block Visas
Employers intending to hire foreign nationals must now perform a labor market search to show ...
August 12, 2016
Saudi Arabia – New and Increased Government Fees
In an effort to boost non-oil revenues, the Saudi Cabinet has implemented new and increased ...
August 12, 2016
Turkey – Update of Resident Permit Renewals by Appointment
As previously mentioned, residents in Istanbul must get an appointment date from the immigration Department’s ...
August 10, 2016
Australia – Airport Delays Due to Strike
Travelers requiring the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) services when arriving to an ...