ArticleOpening Of Country Borders On April 1, 2022Effective April 1, 2022, the borders of Malaysia will open as the country transitions into an endemic phase.MalaysiaImmigrationFakhoury Global Immigration
ArticleHigher Minimum Salary For S Pass ApplicantsEffective January 1, 2020, the minimum qualifying salary for the S Pass will be increased from SGD 2300 to SGD 2400.SingaporeEmployment and HRFakhoury Global Immigration
ArticleCOVID-19 UpdateThe Korean government announced that on March 21, 2022, all fully vaccinated inbound travelers who have registered with Korea health authors will no longer have to self-quarantine upon arrival.South KoreaImmigrationFakhoury Global Immigration
ArticleExtension Of Entry BanEffective October 31, 2021, the Swedish Government has extended the ban on entry into Sweden from countries outside and within the EU/EEA due to the COVID-19 pandemicSwedenImmigrationFakhoury Global Immigration
ArticleNew Rules For Posted Worker NotificationsEffective July 30th, the Swedish Work Environment Authority (SWEA) has announced some changes to the rules on posting workers from abroad.SwedenImmigrationFakhoury Global Immigration
ArticleNew Student Visa Replaces Tier 4Effective October 5, 2020, the current Tier 4 (General) and Tier 4 (Child) routes will close and be replaced with the new Student Route and Child Student route.United KingdomImmigrationFakhoury Global Immigration
ArticleLabor Dept. Announces Revisions To H-1B, H-1B1, And E-3 Forms, Comment PeriodPursuant to the Secretary of Labor's June 6, 2017, news release calling for proposed form changes "to better protect American workers, confront fraud, and increase transparency,"...United StatesEmployment and HRFakhoury Global Immigration
ArticleOFLC Releases FAQ On Implementation Of Revised ETA-9141The revised form provides a separate section to be completed by employers who accept alternative job requirements in addition to the minimum job requirements.United StatesEmployment and HRFakhoury Global Immigration
ArticleBiden Administration Withdraws Proposed H-4 EAD Rescission Rule From OMB ReviewThe Biden administration withdrew a proposed rule to rescind the H-4 employment authorization document (EAD) program from review by the Office of Management and Budget. United StatesImmigrationFakhoury Global Immigration
ArticleCosta Rica – Extension Of Closure Of Migration OfficeThe closure of the Migration Offices has been extended until September 18, 2020.United StatesImmigrationFakhoury Global Immigration
ArticleDepartment Of State Expands Consular Authority For Nonimmigrant Visa Interview WaiversOn December 21, 2023, the Department of State (DOS) announced that it had consulted with the Department Homeland Security and determined that several categories of interview waivers ...United StatesImmigrationFakhoury Global Immigration
ArticleDOS: Pilot Program For Domestic H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Renewals AnnouncedThe pilot program will accept applications from January 29 to April 1, 2024.United StatesImmigrationFakhoury Global Immigration
ArticleState Dept. Releases FAQ On Immigrant Visa Backlog And Consular ProcessingOn April 13, 2021, the Department of State released frequently asked questions (FAQ) on the immigrant visa backlog and consular processing. United StatesImmigrationFakhoury Global Immigration
ArticleVietnam Announces Adjustments To E-Visa And Visa Exemption RulesChanges to the e–visa and visa exemption regulations that were much anticipated were given the go–ahead at the National assembly meeting which concluded last week.VietnamImmigrationFakhoury Global Immigration
ArticleGlobal Alerts: PortugalWe are pleased to inform you of a significant update from the Portuguese Government regarding the validity of documents and visas for immigrants.PortugalImmigrationFakhoury Global Immigration
ArticleBelgium Announces Changes To Business Immigration In 2023Third-country nationals who wish to work in Belgium for over ninety days must obtain a permit that authorizes both work and residency. Most applications must be filed from outside the...BelgiumImmigrationFakhoury Global Immigration
ArticleImmigration Newsletter - December 29, 2010 IssueDec 27, 2010: Earlier this month, USCIS announced that it is undertaking an agency-wide effort to shift their immigration services from a paper-based system to an electronic system. United StatesImmigrationFakhoury Global Immigration
ArticleUSCIS Conducts Second Random Selection From Previously Submitted FY 2022 H-1B Cap RegistrationsU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on July 29, 2021, that it needed to select additional H-1B registrations to reach the fiscal year 2022 quota. United StatesImmigrationFakhoury Global Immigration
ArticleImmigration Health SurchargeThe increase in the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) from £400 to £624, will take effect on October 27, 2020. UK immigration applications submitted before October 27 will therefore be significantly cheaper.United KingdomImmigrationFakhoury Global Immigration
ArticleUSCIS Expands Law Enforcement Role: Corporate Implications And Compliance PreparationU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), historically regarded as the nation's immigration benefits and adjudications agency, is undergoing a fundamental transformation.United StatesImmigrationFakhoury Global Immigration