ArticleUpdated List Of Occupations Under The Global Talent StreamCanada introduced a new list of occupations eligible under the Global Talent Stream on 22 December 2022.CanadaImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleEmployers Seek Better Way To Manage Internal Immigration Processes Amid Increased Government ScrutinyOrganizations recognize that any issues with their internal immigration processes negatively impacts their employee's experienceUnited StatesImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleLong Stay And Pre-Clearance Visa Processing ResumedVisa processing was suspended at all Irish Consulates and Embassies in the beginning of May due to COVID-19. The government has lifted the suspension and is now accepting certain consular...IrelandImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleTemporary Entry Restrictions For Third-Country Nationals ExtendedTemporary travel restrictions on the entry into Luxembourg for select third-country nationals residing outside the EU extended until Dec. 31, 2021.LuxembourgImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleHealth Requirements Reduced For Visa Applicants From Certain CountriesThe government of New Zealand added 85 countries to the Low Tuberculosis (TB) Incidence Countries List on 3 June 2022. As a result, visa applicants from the countries on this list will need...New ZealandImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleApostille Certificates Issued OnlineThe government of the United Kingdom (UK) will now be able to receive documents digitally and will issue electronic e-Apostille certificates when legalizing documents, including...United KingdomImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleBiden Plans To Reinstate COVID-19 Travel Restrictions For The UK, Europe, And BrazilThe incoming Biden administration has announced plans to block President Trump's executive order, scheduled to take effect on January 26, 2021United StatesCoronavirus (COVID-19)Envoy Global, Inc.
ArticleDOL Delays Effective Date Of Final Wage RuleThe Department of Labor (DOL) has published a final rule in the Federal Register to further delay the effective date of the rule titled "Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary...United StatesEmployment and HREnvoy Global, Inc.
Article[Slide Deck] H-1B Cap Prep Final Checklist For FY 2021 Cap SeasonEmployers that sponsor foreign talent are approaching a critical time of year: H-1B cap season. The lottery process has undergone a series of reforms.United StatesImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleU.S. Releases Updates To COVID-19 Entry Requirements For International TravelersAs of 12:01 a.m. ET on Sunday, June 12, 2022, the U.S. no longer requires vaccinated foreign travelers entering the country by air to have a pre-departure COVID-19 test and negative result prior to boarding a flight toUnited StatesImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleNew Electronic Passport Application ProcessOn 8 September 2022, the government of Belize announced a new application process for the issuance of electronically enhanced passports through the Electronic Passport Issuance and Control System...BelizeImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleLifting Of Entry Requirements For Fully Vaccinated TravelersThe government of Canada announced that fully vaccinated travelers will no longer need to provide a pre-entry COVID-19 test result before entering Canada starting 1 April 2022.CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Envoy Global, Inc.
ArticleRemoval Of All COVID-19 Entry RequirementsThe government of Canada will lift all COVID-19 entry requirements on 1 October 2022. Travelers will no longer be required...CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Envoy Global, Inc.
ArticlePilot Program Expanded For Hiring Highly Skilled RefugeesThe government of Canada announced that it will develop new labor pathways for refugees to resettle and work in Canada. The government will expand the Economic Mobility Pathways...CanadaImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleEntrance Requirements For Fully Vaccinated Travelers Arriving From The USThe Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the United States of America released further guidance for travelers entering China beginning 13 Jan. 2022.ChinaImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleUpdated Entrance RequirementsAs of 27 Dec. 2021, the government of the Czech Republic has tightened entrance rules for short-term travelers entering the country.Czech RepublicImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleNew Vaccination Status Recommendation For Entry RequirementsThe European Council adopted a new recommendation on a coordinated approach to safe movement throughout the European Union.European UnionImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleIncrease To Monthly Minimum Wage Monthly minimum wage increased by 0.9 percent for 2022 FranceImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleNew Immigration Plans AnnouncedThe government of Germany introduced a new action plan intended to assist and increase the number of highly skilled workers throughout the country.GermanyImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.