View all GMS Flash Alerts on the topic of immigration.
12/20/2023: European Union – Advocate General Opines on Posting of Third-Country Nationals
12/19/2023: People’s Republic of China – Expanded Visa Exemptions for Travellers from Certain Countries
12/14/2023: United Kingdom – Restrictive Changes Announced to Reduce Net Migration
12/14/2023: United States – January 2024 Visa Bulletin
12/13/2023: Ireland – Christmas Travel Initiative: Facilitating Travel over the Holidays
12/11/2023: Australia – Government Releases Migration Strategy with Eight Key Actions
12/07/2023: Brazil – Electronic Visas (e-Visas) for Tourists from USA, Canada, and Australia
11/21/2023: Ireland – Changes to Stamp 4 Immigration Permission Process
11/21/2023: Finland – Closure of Southeastern Border-Crossing Points
11/20/2023: European Union – Digital Visa Procedures Adopted
11/17/2023: Switzerland – Extension of Temporary Protection for Ukrainians Until March 2025
11/17/2023: United States – Federal Government Shutdown Temporarily Averted
11/16/2023: United States – December 2023 Visa Bulletin
11/14/2023: Nigeria – Increase in Visa-on-Arrival Fees
11/10/2023: Italy – Eased Conditions, Expanded Eligibility Under New EU Blue Card Rules
11/07/2023: Czech Republic – Temporary Protection for Ukrainians Through March 2025
11/07/2023: Australia – Expanding Employer-Sponsored Pathways to Permanent Residence
10/30/2023: United States – Changes Afoot for the H-1B Program
10/25/2023: Belgium – Flanders, Brussels, Wallonia: 2024 Minimum Salary Criteria
10/24/2023: Australia – Recent Immigration Updates
10/23/2023: United States – Visa Waiver Program for Israeli Nationals Effective Immediately
10/20/2023: United States – Stateside Visa Renewal Pilot Project Planned for Early 2024
10/18/2023: Finland & United Kingdom – Update: Companies with Employees in Israel
10/18/2023: European Union – Extending Temporary Protection to 2025 for War-Displaced Ukrainians
10/11/2023: Ireland – Christmas Travel Update
10/10/2023: Sweden – Raising Income Requirement for Work-Permit Applications
10/09/2023: Vietnam – Modified Rules Facilitating Work Permits, Management of Foreign Labour
09/27/2023: United States – October 2023 Visa Bulletin
09/25/2023: Brazil – Immigration Rights for Community of Portuguese Language Countries’ Nationals
09/21/2023: KPMG International – KPMG Publishes Trends in Remote Working Report
09/20/2023: United Kingdom – Visa Fees to Increase from 4 October 2023
09/15/2023: Latvia – Lower PIT Rate for OECD Citizens Holding Latvian Digital Nomad Visa
09/14/2023: United Kingdom – Tripling of Fines for Illegal Working and Renting Lodgings
09/13/2023: Czech Republic – EU Blue Card Directive Implemented in Czech Law
09/08/2023: Czech Republic – Small Steps Toward a Digital Nomad-Style Program
08/31/2023: Brazil – Visa Waivers Extended for U.S., Canada, and Australia
08/25/2023: Singapore – New COMPASS Framework Launch Draws Near
08/23/2023: Vietnam – Updates on Entry, Visa Rules
08/22/2023: Georgia – New Labour Migration Rules Enter into Force 1 September
08/18/2023: South Africa – Trusted Employer Scheme Could Attract Much-Needed Talent
08/09/2023: Ireland – Changes to Naturalisation Rules
08/02/2023: United States – Second H-1B Lottery Conducted for FY2024
08/01/2023: Vietnam – Immigration Law Amendments to Facilitate Foreigners’ Travel to Vietnam
07/25/2023: United Kingdom – EU Settlement Scheme Updates
07/25/2023: United Kingdom – 17 July 2023 Statement of Changes Summary
07/21/2023: Malaysia – Update on Advertising Vacancies Requirement
07/18/2023: United Kingdom – Visa and Immigration Health Surcharge Fees to Increase
07/14/2023: United Kingdom – Electronic Travel Authorisation Update
06/30/2023: United States – Updates on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Four Countries
06/30/2023: Lithuania – Changes in National Visa Application Process
06/30/2023: United States – Issuing EADs Based on Compelling Circumstances
06/30/2023: United States – USCIS Expands Premium Processing for F, M, and J Applicants
06/29/2023: Australia – Update on Several Immigration Changes Taking Effect 1 July
06/27/2023: Malaysia – Xpats Gateway Update
06/21/2023: European Union - Council and Parliament Agree to Digitalise Visa Procedure
06/15/2023: Spain – New Rules for EU Blue Card
06/09/2023: United Kingdom – Youth Mobility Scheme Changes
06/09/2023: United Kingdom – Net Migration Hits Record Levels
06/08/2023: United States – New PERM Application Process Effective June 1
06/08/2023: Canada – 13 Countries Added to Electronic Travel Authorization Program
05/25/2023: United Kingdom – Rises in Salary Thresholds for Sponsored Workers
05/25/2023: United Kingdom – Restrictions on Student Visas Announced
05/25/2023: United States – June 2023 Visa Bulletin
05/23/2023: Czech Republic – Prohibition of Entry for Russian, Belarussian Nationals Extended
05/23/2023: Sweden - New Work-Permit Application Process
05/18/2023: Czech Republic – Opening of Visa Centre at General Consulate in Dresden
05/17/2023: Singapore – Updates on COMPASS Framework and S Pass/Work Permit Medical Insurance
05/16/2023: South Africa – Document Requirements: Temporary Residence Visas, Permanent Residence Applications
05/16/2023: South Africa – Addressing Backlog of Waiver Applications and Temporary Residence Visas
05/15/2023: Malaysia – Extension of e-VISA Facility in Singapore
05/12/2023: Australia – Highlights of Federal Budget 2023-24
05/04/2023: Philippines – Full Implementation of the eTravel System
05/04/2023: United States – Lifting COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement on May 12
05/04/2023: Czech Republic – Secondary Migration and Some Relief for Temporary Protection Holders
05/02/2023: Sweden – New Rules for EU Blue Card
05/01/2023: Australia – What Australia’s Migration Shake-up Means for Attracting Talent
04/14/2023: Ireland – Travel Instructions for Visa-Required Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection
04/13/2023: Italy – Entry Flows and New Rules for Working and Residing in Italy
04/07/2023: European Union – Digitalisation of Visa Procedures
04/06/2023: Canada – Changes to Prohibition on Non-Canadians Purchasing Homes
04/05/2023: United States – Consular Fee Increase Effective May 30, 2023
03/30/2023: United States – FY 2024 H-1B Cap Lottery Developments; Petition Filing from April 1
03/30/2023: Singapore – New Education Verification Requirement for Employment Pass Applications/Renewals
03/27/2023: Australia – Government Announces Significant Reforms to Immigration Regime
03/23/2023: Chile – Longer Validity for Special Work Permits for Tourists
03/20/2023: People’s Republic of China - Resuming Entry Procedures, Visa Applications
03/16/2023: United States – COVID-19: Negative Test/Recovery Requirement Eliminated for China
03/14/2023: Croatia – Extension of Temporary Protection of Displaced Persons from Ukraine
03/07/2023: Switzerland – Relaxing Rules for Non-EU/EFTA Nationals in Skills Shortage Occupations
03/03/2023: Ireland – Extension of Temporary Protection for Ukrainian Nationals
03/01/2023: Malaysia – Improvements and Enhancements to Immigration Processes
03/01/2023: Finland – Changes to Aliens Act
02/22/2023: United States – March 2023 Visa Bulletin
02/17/2023: United States – USCIS Updates Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) Age Calculation
02/16/2023: Bulgaria – Rules Amended Concerning Labour Mobility and Obtaining an EU Blue Card
02/15/2023: Ireland – Closure of Immigrant Investor Programme
02/10/2023: Croatia – Now a Member of the Schengen Area
02/09/2023: Spain – Immigration Outlook 2023
02/01/2023: United States – FY 2024 H-1B Cap Lottery Registration Opens March 1
02/01/2023: People’s Republic of China – Immigration/Travel Reminders During New Year Holiday
01/31/2023: Germany – Overview of Important New Tax, Immigration, and Employment Law Rules
01/31/2023: Czech Republic – Temporary Protection for Ukrainians Extended on Registration
01/31/2023: United States – USCIS Settlement with Spouses of H-1B and L-1 Workers
01/30/2023: United States – Update on USCIS’ COVID-19 Flexibilities on RFEs, NOIDs, Others
01/24/2023: European Union – Delays for Automation of European Digitised Border-Crossing Systems
01/23/2023: Spain – Teleworking (Digital Nomad) Visa Makes Its Official Debut
01/20/2023: Hong Kong – Highlights of the Top Talent Pass Scheme
01/20/2023: Lithuania – Employment Regulation Relief for Foreign Nationals
01/19/2023: Thailand – COVID-19: Fully-Re-open Entry Policies for Travelers to Be Maintained
01/19/2023: Belgium – Increase in Administrative Fee Starting 1 January
01/17/2023: United States – USCIS Announces Next Phase of Premium Processing Expansions
01/17/2023: India – E-Visa Available for Nationals of U.K., Canada, and Others
01/13/2023: Ireland – Changes to Atypical Working Scheme
01/10/2023: Finland – Updates to Several Residence Permit Types
01/06/2023: United States – COVID-19: Negative Test Requirement for Travelers from China
12/23/2022: Canada – Prohibiting Non-Canadians from Purchasing Homes
12/23/2022: Canada – Global Talent Stream: Updated Occupations List
12/14/2022: Ireland – Initiative to Facilitate International Travel during Christmas Period
12/09/2022: Canada – Temporary Increase in Work Hours for International Students
12/02/2022: Switzerland – Services Mobility Agreement with U.K. Extended through 2025
11/30/2022: Czech Republic – Extension to March 2024 of Temporary Protections for Ukrainians
11/21/2022: Vietnam – New Immigration Practices Affecting Foreign Labour in Vietnam
11/18/2022: United States – December 2022 Visa Bulletin
11/17/2022: Ireland – Re-Entry Visa Requirements Suspension for Minors under 16 Continues
11/15/2022: Canada – New National Occupation Classification System
11/04/2022: United States – ACICS-Accredited Institutions No Longer Recognized for U.S. Immigration
11/04/2022: Ireland – Revisions to Employment Permit System in New Bill
10/27/2022: Argentina – “Grandsons Law” Offers New Opportunities for Obtaining Spanish Citizenship
10/19/2022: Belgium – Flemish, Brussels, and Walloon Authorities Set New 2023 Minimum Salary Criteria
10/17/2022: United States – November 2022 Visa Bulletin
10/17/2022: Latvia – Digital Nomad Visa Introduced, Applications Being Accepted
10/13/2022: Taiwan – COVID-19: Latest Regulations Mean No Quarantine for Business Travelers
10/07/2022: Japan – Entry Restrictions Removed from 11 October
10/07/2022: Malaysia – New Category of Work Pass and ‘Digital Nomad’-Type Visa
10/05/2022: Hong Kong – COVID-19: Inbound Traveller Requirements Relaxed
10/04/2022: Finland – Changes for Tourist Visas from Russia; Issuance of Tourist Visas Stopped
10/03/2022: Canada – Presenting: Digital Nomad and Remote Work Visa Options Interactive Map
09/23/2022: Finland – Further Restrictions on Tourism from Russia to Finland Planned
09/16/2022: Brazil – COVID-19: Travel Restrictions Eased for All Travelers
09/15/2022: South Africa – Home Affairs Reverses Recently-Changed Position on Visa Adjudication
09/15/2022: United States – New Public Charge Rule
09/14/2022: United States – October 2022 Visa Bulletin and USCIS Declaration
09/13/2022: Singapore – New ONE Pass and Other Key Immigration Enhancements
09/07/2022: Japan - Entry Requirements Eased from 7 September
08/29/2022: Argentina – Government Updates Requirements for Entering Argentina
08/29/2022: Finland – Tourist Visas from Russia Limited, New Humanitarian Visa Proposed
08/29/2022: Czech Republic – Amendment to Lex Ukraine Tightens Temporary Protection Conditions
08/26/2022: People’s Republic of China - Recent Immigration Developments
08/25/2022: United States – FY 2023 H-1B Regular Cap and Master’s Cap Met
08/03/2022: Colombia – Digital Nomad Visa Introduced, Processing Time Increased
07/28/2022: United States – USCIS Extends COVID-19 Flexibility on RFEs, NOIDs, Others
07/28/2022: Romania – Release of “KPMG Guide to the Posting of Workers” (7th Edition)
07/19/2022: United States – August 2022 Visa Bulletin
07/13/2022: Brazil – New Identity Card and Passport Models
07/13/2022: People’s Republic of China – COVID-19: Eased Travel Restrictions, Quarantine Requirements
06/28/2022: Canada – Underused Housing Tax Obligations and Interplay with Provincial, Local Taxes
06/28/2022: Belgium – Mandatory Integration Programme for Brussels Region As of 1 June 2022
06/24/2022: Thailand – Long-Term Resident Visa for ’High-Potential’ Foreign Nationals
06/23/2022: People’s Republic of China – Cancellation of the Invitation Letter Requirement
06/22/2022: Ireland – Suspension of Re-Entry Visa Requirements for Minors under 16
06/21/2022: Finland – Changes for Residence Permits for Researchers and Students
06/17/2022: Canada – Suspension of COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate & Randomized Testing
06/17/2022: European Union – Update on COVID-19 Digital Certificate
06/17/2022: United States – July 2022 Visa Bulletin
06/16/2022: Finland – Introducing D Visa and Fast Track Processing for Specialists, Start-Up Entrepreneurs
06/15/2022: South Africa – Visa Process Centralised in Head Office
06/13/2022: United States – Negative COVID-19 Test Requirement Lifted for Entry by Air
06/09/2022: People’s Republic of China – COVID-19: Immigration Policy Updates
06/06/2022: Italy – COVID-19: Removal of Restrictions for Those Entering or Returning to Italy
05/25/2022: Ireland – COVID-19: No Further Extensions to Residence Permissions
05/23/2022: Chile – New Decree Provides Implementation Guidance on Immigration Reforms
05/20/2022: Taiwan – COVID-19: Shortened Quarantine Days for Business Travelers
05/18/2022: United States – June 2022 Visa Bulletin
05/12/2022: Argentina – Digital Nomad Visa Announced
05/05/2022: United States – Automatic Employment Authorization Extensions up to 540 Days
05/02/2022: Italy –Immigration Procedure for Digital Nomads Introduced
04/27/2022: United States – Uniting for Ukraine: New Program Welcomes Ukrainian Citizens
04/25/2022: United States – Temporary Protected Status for Ukraine, Sudan; Their Students Can Work
04/25/2022: Canada – New Immigration Measures to Address Labour Shortage
04/22/2022: Czech Republic – Measures for Ukrainian Refugees (Immigration, Education, Social Security)
04/20/2022: Chile – COVID-19: Entry Requirements Updated
04/19/2022: United States – May 2022 Visa Bulletin
04/13/2022: Argentina – COVID-19: Entry Requirements Updated
04/11/2022: Brazil – COVID-19: Travel Restrictions Eased and Immigration Deadlines Extended
04/07/2022: Ghana – COVID-19: Easing of Travel and Other Restrictions
04/06/2022: Canada –Temporary Foreign Worker Program Workforce Solutions Road Map Introduced
04/01/2022: United States – USCIS to Expand Premium Processing Program in Phases
03/30/2022: Philippines – COVID-19: Updates to Entry Protocols and Travel Ban
03/29/2022: Taiwan – COVID-19: Easing Border Controls for Business Travelers
03/22/2022: Canada – New Entry Measures for Ukrainians
03/21/2022: Vietnam – Immigration and Quarantine Policies Updated 15 March 2022
03/18/2022: Finland –Temporary Protection for People Fleeing from Ukraine
03/18/2022: Spain – Measures for Refugees from Ukraine
03/18/2022: United States – April 2022 Visa Bulletin
03/17/2022: Canada – Government to End Pre-Arrival COVID-19 Testing
03/16/2022: Poland – Legislation Just Approved Offers Relief/Integration Measures for Ukrainians
03/15/2022: Malaysia – COVID-19: Re-Opening Borders
03/15/2022: Singapore – Significant Changes for Work Pass Framework
03/11/2022: Romania – Measures Adopted to Ease Ukrainians’ Access to Labour Market
03/10/2022: United States – New U.S. Immigration Measures for Ukrainians Due to War
03/09/2022: European Union – Measures for Refugees from Ukraine; Steps by Spain
03/09/2022: Belgium – Entry and Stay Measures for Ukrainian Refugees
03/08/2022: Ireland - COVID-19: Lifting of Remaining Entry Requirements
03/08/2022: Lithuania – New Measures for Ukrainians Fleeing Conflict
03/07/2022: Brazil – New Visa for Ukrainian Nationals
03/04/2022: SPECIAL EDITION – Countries Move to Facilitate Migration from Ukraine Due to War
03/02/2022: Czech Republic – Entry and Stay Measures for Ukrainians
03/01/2022: Japan – COVID-19: Easing Border Controls, Travel Restrictions from 1 March
02/23/2022: Chile – Reform of Chile’s Immigration Laws
02/22/2022: United States – March 2022 Visa Bulletin
02/21/2022: Czech Republic – Relocating Foreign Workers Comes Under Stricter Rules and Scrutiny
02/16/2022: Canada – Antigen Tests Accepted for Pre-Arrival Testing
02/15/2022: South Africa – New Critical Skills List Published
02/11/2022: Brazil – Global Entry Access for Brazilians to U.S.
02/10/2022: United States – Annotating Form I-94 for L-2, E Spouse Work Authorization Begins
02/08/2022: Thailand – “Test & Go” Scheme Resumed 1 February 2022
02/04/2022: Philippines – COVID-19: Changes to Entry Protocols and Travel Ban
02/02/2022: Canada – Measures Announced to Improve Client Experience, Modernize Immigration System
02/02/2022: Romania – Six-Month Digital Nomad Visa Introduced
02/02/2022: Vietnam – New Entry and Quarantine Rules in 2022
02/01/2022: United States – STEM-Based Non-Immigrant, Immigrant Visa Eligibility Expanded and Updated
02/01/2022: United States – FY 2023 H-1B Cap Lottery Registration Opens March 1
01/28/2022: Argentina - Requirements for Entering the Country Updated
01/28/2022: Malaysia – Simplifying Entry and Endorsement of Passes for Expatriates
01/27/2022: Brazil – Digital Nomad Temporary Visa / Residence Permit Implemented
01/24/2022: Brazil – COVID-19: Travel Restrictions for Southern African Nations Lifted
01/21/2022: Singapore – COVID-19: Mandatory Vaccination for Pass Holders, Permanent Residents
01/20/2022: Mexico - Visitor Visas to Be Required of Venezuelan Nationals from January 21
01/20/2022: Mexico - Visas Required for Brazilian Nationals Temporarily
01/19/2022: United States – February 2022 Visa Bulletin
01/05/2022: United States – Biden Administration Removes Travel Ban on Southern African Nations
01/05/2022: United States –Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Waiver Expanded, Extended Through 2022
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