The authorities of Hong Kong introduced new measures to attract global talent and boost the economy of the region. These measures will include...

As the U.S. continues to monitor the spread of the Covid-19 Coronavirus outbreak, there's been a heavy impact to business, travel and immigration.

We surveyed more than 300 HR professionals to discover the key trends impacting immigration and global mobility.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has removed Public Charge regulations that were issued in August 2019 from the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

On 24 August 2022, the government of Israel announced that all travelers will be permitted to undergo optional PCR COVID-19 testing at the Ben Gurion Airport between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. free...

The government of Italy will introduce a new work permit quota for 2022. Under this new quota, the government will expand the number of work permit spots to 75,000.

The government of Qatar announced that it will reduce the number of employees working in government sectors to 20 percent beginning 1 November through 19 December.

On 2 Feb. 2022, the government of South Africa released the updated Critical Skills List for Critical Skills visas and permanent residence permits in addition to guidance for the implementation of the list.

After 15 Feb. 2022, the authorities of Taiwan will reduce the quarantine period for travelers. The 14-day quarantine period will be reduced to 10 days, followed by a seven-day self-health monitoring period.

The minimum monthly wage will be raised to 4,253.40 Turkish Lira

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On 17 Feb. 2022, the government of Aruba updated its entrance requirements. Travelers will be permitted to enter the country so long as they adhere to testing requirements prior to arrival.

Lifting of the 18-month ban on Australians travelling abroad coming in November

Quarantine-free travel will be introduced for fully vaccinated Singapore citizens and permanent residents beginning Nov. 21, 2021...

The government of Australia relaxed the skills assessment requirements for its General Skilled Migration visa pathway on 1 March 2023. The following measures will now apply:

Closed job list restrictions will be extended until Jan. 31, 2022

The government of Bulgaria announced that COVID-19-related entrance requirements will be lifted for travelers arriving from North Macedonia, Turkey, Romania, Serbia, Hungary, Poland...

Beginning 1 May 2022, the government of Bulgaria will lift all COVID-19 related entrance requirements. All travelers entering the country will not be required to provide proof of vaccination...

Beginning 1 April 2022, the government of Canada will lift pre-departure entry testing requirements for fully vaccinated travelers.

The government of Canada conducted its first all-program Express Entry draw of 2023 on 15 March. Through this draw, around 7,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) were sent to eligible candidates...