On 2 Dec. 2021, the government of Japan suspended visa validity for single and multiple entry visas for certain foreign nationals until 31 Dec. 2021.

Employers in Kazakhstan must file all quota applications for quota-subject work permits for 2022 by Sept. 30, 2021.

Kazakhstan has opened new work permit quota applications for 2023.

The Government of Latvia announced that, as of Oct. 11, 2021, the country has started a three-month state of emergency.

Latvia will introduce new procedures for issuing residence visas to eligible nationals beginning 1 February 2023.

Four additional vaccine certificates will be accepted for travelers arriving from third countries...

The government of Luxembourg will extend current air travel measures until 28 Feb. 2022. Under these measures, any traveler aged 12 years and 2 months or above will be required to present one...

Fully vaccinated travelers and those who have recovered from COVID-19 will not be required to quarantine upon arrival.

Malaysia's Expatriate Service Division will now accept projections for Employment Passes and Professional Visit Passes submitted by eligible employers.

The Immigration Department of Malaysia has announced that beginning July 1, 2021, Employment Pass (EP) holders will no longer need to upload their Education Certificate, Resume, and Job Description as part of their EP Renewal application.

On 25 Jan. 2022, the government of Malaysia extended the validity period of the Malaysian International Passport (MIP) for an additional period of two years for Malaysian citizens abroad...

The government of Malta has launched a training institute to provide training to individuals involved in immigration in the Mediterranean.

The Department of Labour has launched a new work permit management platform that allows employers and applicants to apply for a work permit online.

On 18 November 2022, Mexico launched an agreement that will expand the options to have certain travel document types verified and notarized...

The government of Mexico will extend the working hours of 57 consular offices in the United States and Canada beginning 14 May 2022 to accommodate increased volume of immigration document requests.

The government of Mexico opened a new passport office in Colima on 28 October 2022.

The Netherlands will expand diplomatic services in Moldova by opening a new diplomatic mission with full staff support.

The government of New Zealand updated its entry policies for residence class visa holders.

On Sept. 1, 2021 Immigration New Zealand (INZ) announced cessation of consular operations in Beijing.

The government of New Zealand will reopen Working Holiday schemes with the four countries in September. According to the government announcement, the following schemes will reopen...