Article2023 Employment Quotas For Third-Country Foreign NationalsSwitzerland announced 2023 quotas for the recruitment of select foreign nationals.SwitzerlandImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleProcessing Delays In Canton Of GenevaProcessing times for the Canton of Geneva have recently increased from an average of 4-6 weeks to 10 weeks. SwitzerlandImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleThailand Announces More Requirements For 90-Day Report ApplicationsThe Immigration Office at the One Stop Service Center (OSSC) is now requiring 90-day applications submitted to the OSSC to include certain documents if applicants authorize...ThailandImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleMinimum Salary Wages Posted For Work PermitsThe Turkish government has issued new minimum wage requirements for foreign work permit holdersTurkeyEmployment and HREnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleIATA COVID-19 Travel Pass To Be Used On Flights From Abu DhabiThe Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a COVID-19 travel pass for certain travelers flying from Abu Dhabi.United Arab EmiratesCoronavirus (COVID-19)Envoy Global, Inc.
ArticleSponsorship No Longer Required For Certain Foreign Investors To Own Local BusinessesEffective December 1, 2020, the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will allow certain foreign investors to fully own local companies without an Emirati sponsor.United Arab EmiratesGovernment, Public SectorEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleNew Passport To Be IntroducedThe government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will introduce a new passport type on 1 September 2022. The new passport will feature additional security measures intended to reduce forgery or falsification.United Arab EmiratesImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleReduced Medical Examination Requirements For Certain ApplicantsThe government of the United Arab Emirates relaxed certain medical examination requirements for foreign nationals applying for residency .United Arab EmiratesImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleUAE Announces New Self-Sponsored Remote Work VisaForeign nationals looking to move to the UAE will be allowed to live and work in the country for a maximum period of one year under the Remote Work visa...United Arab EmiratesImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleNew Simplified Travel SystemNew simplified travel system with a single red list and the rest of the world launched Oct. 4, 2021...United KingdomImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticlePre-Departure Testing Removed For Vaccinated TravelersOn 7 Jan. 2022, the government of the United Kingdom updated its testing and border measures for fully vaccinated travelers. United KingdomImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleUK Graduate Route To Provide Post-Study Work Opportunities For International Graduate StudentsUnsponsored graduate program to be made available July 1 for international graduates to live and work in the U.K.United KingdomImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleYouth Mobility Scheme For South Korean NationalsThe government of the United Kingdom (UK) will provide a total of 1,000 places for South Korean nationals applying for the Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) for 2022.United KingdomImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
Article[Slide Deck] Startup Wars: The Fight To Attract Top Foreign TalentIn the same year that saw the lowest unemployment rate since 1969, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said there were 7.3 million unfilled jobs.United StatesCorporate/Commercial LawEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleDOL Announces PERM And PWD Processing Time UpdatesDOL has updated processing times for PWD and PERM requests.United StatesEmployment and HREnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleBiden Administration Orders ICE To Halt Worksite ArrestsThis week, the Biden administration ordered an end to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids at worksites that often result in large-scale immigration arrests. United StatesImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleDelays Updated For Passport ServicesThe U.S. Department of State has provided updates on delays related to passport services, including expedited and routine services and urgent travel appointments. United StatesImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleDHS Expands STEM Program To Add More Fields Of StudyThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a notice in the Federal Register on Jan. 21, 2022 that adds 22 new qualifying fields of study to the STEM program. United StatesImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleDHS Releases Plans To Promote NaturalizationThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released the Interagency Strategy for Promoting Naturalization, which is a comprehensive government approach to promote naturalization...United StatesImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.