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02/24/2021: United States – Border Restrictions for Canada, Mexico Extended Till March 21
02/23/2021: Canada – New COVID-19 Testing and Hotel Quarantine Requirements
02/23/2021: South Africa – Draft Critical Skills List Published for Public Comments
02/18/2021: Russia – Entry for Highly-Qualified Specialists, Citizens of the EAEU
02/16/2021: Canada – Invites 27,332 Candidates to Apply for Permanent Residence
02/12/2021: France – COVID-19: Travel Restrictions to Enter France Reinforced
02/08/2021: Ghana – COVID-19: Update on Travel Policies and Restrictions on Social Activities
02/08/2021: Canada – Increased Measures Announced for International Travellers
02/08/2021: United States – DHS Delays Effective Date of H-1B Selection Final Rule
02/08/2021: Chile – Extensions of ID Cards and Venezuelan Passports
02/05/2021: Brazil – COVID-19: Travel Restrictions Extended to South Africa
02/04/2021: Philippines – COVID-19: Lifting of Expanded Travel Ban
02/03/2021: Ireland - COVID-19: Temporary Suspension of Visa Applications
02/02/2021: Argentina – Buenos Aires Lockdown Extension
02/01/2021: Ireland - COVID-19: New Visa Requirements for South Africa, South American Countries
01/28/2021: Finland – COVID-19: Travel across Finland’s Borders Further Tightened
01/26/2021: United States – February 2021 Visa Bulletin Published
01/26/2021: United States – COVID-19 Travel Bans Reinstated, South Africa Added
01/22/2021: United States - Summary of President Biden’s Immigration Actions So Far
01/21/2021: Belgium – COVID-19: Pre-Tracing of Foreign Workers Update
01/20/2021: Argentina – COVID-19: Government Again Extends Residency Deadline
01/20/2021: Italy – State of Emergency Extended through April, Travel Restrictions Continue
01/19/2021: United States – Some COVID-19 Travel Bans to Be Lifted, Reversal Likely
01/19/2021: United States – Canada & Mexico Border Restrictions Extended Through February 21
01/19/2021: Belgium – Brexit: Further Updates on Immigration
01/19/2021: Philippines – COVID-19: Expanded Travel Restrictions
01/15/2021: United States – New Pre-Departure Requirement for Air Travel to the U.S.
01/15/2021: Brazil – COVID-19: Flight Crew-Members Exempt from Presenting RT-PCR Tests
01/15/2021: Ireland - COVID-19: Pre-Departure Testing Requirements for Arriving Passengers
01/15/2021: Canada – New Work Permit Being Offered to Retain International Students in Canada
01/15/2021: United States – Revised Rule Raises Prevailing Wages
01/13/2021: Croatia - Brexit: Rules Applying to U.K. Citizens Residing in Croatia
01/13/2021: Vietnam – New Labour Regulations on Work Permits for Foreign Workers
01/13/2021: Malaysia – Changes to Employment Pass for Expatriates
01/13/2021: Vietnam – COVID-19: Restrictions for Travellers from U.K. and South Africa
01/12/2021: Belgium – Brexit: New Update on Immigration Impact
01/12/2021: United States – DHS Publishes Final Rule Amending H-1B Lottery Selection Process
01/08/2021: Canada – New Pre-Departure COVID-19 Testing Requirements for Travellers to Canada
01/08/2021: Ireland - COVID-19: Requirements for Travellers from Great Britain, South Africa
01/07/2021: Philippines – COVID-19: Expanded Travel Restrictions
01/05/2021: Brazil – COVID-19: U.K. Travel Restrictions, RT-PCR Tests Detailed
01/05/2021: United States – Entry Bans Extended through March 31
01/05/2021: Argentina – Buenos Aires Lockdown Extended, Certain Inbound Flights Banned
01/04/2021: France – COVID-19: Travel Restrictions, New Limitations on U.K. Travellers
01/04/2021: United States – January 2021 Visa Bulletin Published
DECEMBER
12/23/2020: United States – Border Restrictions with Canada & Mexico Extended through January 21
12/23/2020: United Kingdom – Travel Restrictions, Test to Release Scheme Goes Live
12/23/2020: European Union & United Kingdom – COVID-19: Travel Limitations
12/23/2020: Czech Republic – Brexit: Rules for U.K. Citizens Residing in the Czech Republic
12/23/2020: Ireland - COVID-19: Extension of Immigration Permissions, Closure of Registration Offices
12/23/2020: Poland – Brexit: Immigration Consequences for U.K. Nationals
12/22/2020: Italy – Travel Restrictions over Holiday Period
12/22/2020: Italy – Visa and Residence Permit Requirements for U.K. Citizens Clarified
12/22/2020: Brazil – COVID-19: RT-PCR Tests Required for All Inbound Travelers
12/21/2020: Finland – Brexit and Right of Residence for U.K. Citizens in Finland: Update
12/21/2020: Argentina – COVID-19: Extension Again for Residency Deadlines
12/18/2020: Ireland – Impact of Brexit on Irish Immigration
12/14/2020: Switzerland – Brexit: Hiring U.K. Nationals in 2021
12/11/2020: United States – Immigration Updates: DACA Reinstatement, TPS Extension
12/10/2020: France – Brexit Is Nigh and France Clarifies Rights of British Nationals
12/08/2020: Romania – Brexit: Change in Rules for U.K. Citizens from 1 January 2021
12/04/2020: Netherlands – Income Requirement for Foreign Workers Modified for 2021
12/04/2020: Malaysia – Tax Measures Affecting Individuals in Budget 2021
12/04/2020: United States – Court Invalidates DHS and DOL H-1B Program Rules
12/03/2020: Spain – COVID-19: Travelling to Spain at Christmas
12/02/2020: Belgium – Brexit: Update on Immigration Policies During Transition and Post-Brexit
12/02/2020: Argentina – Buenos Aires Lockdown Status Extended
12/02/2020: Singapore – New Tech.Pass for Technology Founders, Leaders, and Experts
NOVEMBER
11/30/2020: United States – Border Restrictions with Canada & Mexico through December 21
11/25/2020: Finland – Revised Posted Workers Directive Has Been Implemented
11/25/2020: Canada – COVID-19 Update: New Mandatory Requirements for Inbound Travellers
11/25/2020: United States – December 2020 Visa Bulletin
11/25/2020: Brazil – COVID-19: Travel Restrictions Extended, Flight Arrivals Exempted
11/24/2020: Chile – COVID-19: Sanitary Measures Announced for Individuals Who Travel
11/24/2020: Belgium – Walloon Regional Authorities Set New 2021 Minimum Salary Criteria
11/24/2020: Sweden – Brexit Update: The Time for Preparation Is Now
11/23/2020: Italy – Rights of U.K. Citizens Post-Transition Period: Some Clarity, Some Ambiguity
11/19/2020: Argentina – COVID-19: Government Again Extends Residency Deadlines
11/19/2020: United Kingdom – Travel Corridors Update, Denmark Travel Restrictions, Policies for England
11/18/2020: People’s Republic of China – Foreigner Entry Visas and Residence Permits Suspended
11/17/2020: United States – Department of State Phased Resumption of Certain Visa Services
11/16/2020: Spain – COVID-19: Health Measures Announced for Purposes of Entering Spain
11/13/2020: Chile – COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Lifted in a Targeted Manner
11/12/2020: Italy – COVID-19: Rising Infections Lead to Movement Restrictions, Activity Limitations
11/12/2020: Brazil – Changes to Foreign Seafarer and Other Offshore Worker Visas
11/10/2020: Argentina – Buenos Aires Lockdown Eased, Travel Restrictions Remain
11/06/2020: Australia – Tax Authorities’ Plans for Data Matching Program to Monitor Compliance
11/05/2020: United States – Appeals Court Places DHS’ Public Charge Rule Back into Effect
11/04/2020: Spain – Brexit: Immigration Procedures for British Citizens
11/04/2020: Canada – New Immigration Pilot Programs Introduced in Quebec
11/03/2020: Spain – COVID-19: New State of Alarm until May 9, 2021; Travel Restrictions
11/03/2020: United Kingdom – Statement of Changes for New Immigration System in Post-Brexit Era
11/02/2020: United States – DHS Proposes Changes to H-1B Lottery Selection Process
11/02/2020: United States –November 2020 Visa Bulletin
OCTOBER
10/29/2020: Argentina – COVID-19: Buenos Aires Lockdown Renewed, Tourism Opening for Neighboring Countries
10/28/2020: Brazil – COVID-19: Resumption of Immigration Deadlines and Procedures
10/23/2020: People’s Republic of China – Foreign Nationals May Re-enter with Valid Residence Permits
10/22/2020: United States – Legal Challenge Mounted Against New DOL and DHS Rules
10/22/2020: Philippines – COVID-19: Lifting of Ban on Non-Essential Outbound Travel
10/21/2020: United Kingdom – Immigration Health Surcharge Increase for Certain Visa Categories
10/21/2020: Belgium – Flemish & Brussels Authorities Set New 2021 Minimum Salary Criteria
10/21/2020: Argentina – COVID-19: Another Extension for Residency Deadlines
10/19/2020: Australia – Key Highlights from Budget 2020-2021
10/19/2020: United States – USCIS Increases Premium Processing Fee
10/16/2020: Finland – Brexit and the Right of Residence for U.K. Citizens in Finland
10/14/2020: Argentina – Buenos Aires Lockdown Extension Until 25 October
10/09/2020: Italy – State of Emergency Extended, Testing for British and Dutch Visitors
10/09/2020: Brazil – COVID-19: Health Insurance Policies No Longer Required for Visitors
10/07/2020: United States – New Regulations to Increase Wages and H-1B Requirements
10/07/2020: United States – Limited Injunction Issued on Enforcing June 22 Visa Ban
10/06/2020: Philippines – COVID-19: Quarantine Extension and Exceptions on Travel Restrictions
10/05/2020: United States – Expansion of Premium Processing, Extension of Certain Immigration Programs
10/02/2020: United States - DOL Announces Permanent Issuance of Electronic PERM Labor Certifications
10/02/2020: United States – Injunction Granted to Block USCIS Fee Changes
10/02/2020: United States – State Department Releases October 2020 Visa Bulletin
10/01/2020: Brazil – COVID-19: Flight/Travel Restrictions Rolled Back, New Options for Visitors
SEPTEMBER
09/30/2020: Belgium – COVID-19: Update on Travel Restrictions and Public Health Protection Measures
09/30/2020: United States – DHS Proposes Eliminating ‘Duration of Status’ Designation
09/29/2020: United Kingdom – Guidance Issued on Frontier Workers in the U.K.
09/29/2020: Cambodia – COVID-19: Entry Requirements for Foreign Travelers Revised
09/28/2020: United States – Plans to Raise H-1B, E-3, H-1B1, and PERM Wage Minimums
09/28/2020: United States – USCIS Resumes Implementing Public Charge Rule
09/23/2020: United States – Restrictions Extended for Land Borders with Canada and Mexico
09/22/2020: Ireland - COVID-19: Immigration Permissions Maintained until 20 January 2021
09/21/2020: Argentina – Government Extends Buenos Aires Lockdown Again
09/21/2020: Argentina – COVID-19: Deadlines for Residency Extended to 18 October
09/17/2020: Finland – COVID-19: Government Introduces Plans to Ease Border Traffic Restrictions
09/15/2020: Vietnam – COVID-19: Extra Guidance on Visas, Entry for Foreign Experts
09/11/2020: United States – Proposed Rule to Expand Biometrics Collection
09/11/2020: Italy – New Decree on Travel into/out of Italy Extends Existing Measures
09/10/2020: Australia – Revised Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List Released
09/10/2020: United States – Changes to H-1B Visa Program Anticipated
09/09/2020: Belgium – Intra-Corporate Transfer Permit – Finally on Its Way
09/08/2020: Singapore – Significant Updates on Work Pass Salary, Job Advertising Requirements
09/04/2020: Sweden – More Rights for Posted Workers, but Also More Compliance Obligations
09/04/2020: Brazil – COVID-19: News for Short-Stay Travelers, Travel Restrictions Extended
09/04/2020: Japan – Foreign Residents Can Re-enter from 1 September
09/03/2020: Nigeria - COVID-19: Key Airports to Re-Open 5 September 2020
09/03/2020: Barbados – New Immigration Policy to Attract Remote Workers
09/03/2020: Singapore – Government Announces Framework for Relaxing of Borders
09/02/2020: Ghana – COVID-19: Lifting of Travel Restrictions Underway
09/02/2020: Belgium – COVID-19: Pre-Tracing of Foreign Workers
09/01/2020: Argentina – COVID-19: Extended Lockdown for Buenos Aires
09/01/2020: Finland – COVID-19: Traffic Light Model Launched to Clarify Travel Guidance
AUGUST
08/31/2020: Sweden – COVID-19: Updated Immigration/Travel Measures
08/28/2020: Poland – Enactment of Legislation on Posting of Workers in EU
08/28/2020: United States – USCIS Averts Planned Furloughs Scheduled for August 30
08/28/2020: Belgium – Flanders Plans New Economic Migration Policy for Self-Starters
08/28/2020: Belgium – COVID-19: Further Lifting of Travel Restrictions
08/27/2020: Ireland - COVID-19: Registration Offices Reopen, New Online Passenger Locator Form
08/26/2020: Romania - Law on International Posting of Workers Amended
08/25/2020: Sweden – Brexit and U.K. Nationals’ Right to Stay in Sweden
08/25/2020: Finland – COVID-19: Changes in Travel Restrictions
08/25/2020: United States – State Department Releases September 2020 Visa Bulletin
08/21/2020: United Kingdom – COVID-19: Travel Corridors Updated
08/21/2020: United States – Border Restrictions with Canada, Mexico Extended Through September 21
08/21/2020: Ireland – COVID-19: Further Residency Permissions Extensions, Temporary Registration Office Closures
08/21/2020: Argentina – COVID-19: Another Extension for Residency Deadlines
08/20/2020: United States – State Department Broadens Exemptions to Entry Ban
08/20/2020: United States – Second H-1B Lottery Conducted for FY2021
08/20/2020: Philippines – COVID-19: Travel Restrictions and Cross-Border Tax Guidelines
08/19/2020: Argentina – Buenos Aires Lockdown Extended
08/19/2020: Czech Republic – COVID-19: Rules for Employing Foreigners Changed
08/18/2020: Finland – COVID-19: Updated Government Recommendations for Face Masks and Remote Work
08/14/2020: Czech Republic – End of July Brought ‘Revolution’ in Posting of Workers
08/14/2020: United States – New Ruling Narrows Injunctions Blocking Public Charge Rule
08/10/2020: Finland – COVID-19: Updated Travel Restrictions with Three Countries under Controls
08/10/2020: South Africa – COVID-19: Extension of Visa Concessions to Foreign Nationals
08/07/2020: Brazil – COVID-19: While Travel Restrictions Get Extended, Some Flexibility
08/07/2020: Italy – State of Emergency Extended to 15 October, Updated List of Countries
08/07/2020: Italy – New Quotas for Foreign Individuals Entering for Professional Training, Apprenticeships
08/07/2020: United States – DHS Changes Filing Fees and Premium Processing Timeframe
08/07/2020: United States – Move Aimed at Prioritizing U.S. Workers for Federal Contracts
08/06/2020: Japan – Phased Resumption of Cross-Border Travel with Thailand and Vietnam
08/06/2020: United States – Injunctions Granted to Block Public Charge Rules
08/03/2020: Argentina – COVID-19: Buenos Aires to Remain under Lockdown
JULY
07/31/2020: United States – Interim Changes While DHS Considers Future of DACA Program
07/29/2020: Finland – Implementation Status of Revised Posting of Workers Directive
07/29/2020: Australia – COVID-19: Update on Border Closures
07/29/2020: Germany – Revised Posting of Workers Directive 2018/957/EU Implemented
07/28/2020: United Kingdom – Hong Kong BN (O) Visa Set to Open from January 2021
07/28/2020: Finland – COVID-19: Some Easing, Some Tightening of Travel Restrictions
07/24/2020: European Union – COVID-19: Update of European Commission List of Safe Countries
07/23/2020: Belgium – Revised European Posting Rules Transposed into Belgian Law
07/22/2020: United States – COVID-19: State Department Announces Limited Exemptions on Entry Bans
07/21/2020: United States – Executive Order Ends Preferential Treatment for Hong Kong
07/21/2020: Argentina – COVID-19: Residency Deadlines Extended until 17 August
07/21/2020: Argentina – COVID-19-Related Lockdown Extended Again for Buenos Aires
07/20/2020: Ireland - COVID-19: Further Temporary Extension of Residency Permissions
07/20/2020: Italy – COVID-19: New Decree Law Provisions Confirm Existing Measures and Policies
07/20/2020: United Kingdom – Further Details on New Points-Based System
07/17/2020: Belgium – COVID-19: Some Easing of Travel Restrictions
07/17/2020: United States – Trump Administration Rescinds Latest F-1 & M-1 Student Directive
07/16/2020: United Kingdom – COVID-19: Opening Travel Corridors
07/14/2020: Belgium – Indexation of Immigration Office Administrative Fee
07/13/2020: Canada – Amendments to Initially Proposed Requirements under Quebec Experience Program
07/10/2020: Finland – COVID-19: More Gradual Lifting of Travel Restrictions, Cross-Border Movement
07/10/2020: Brazil – COVID-19: Travel Restrictions Extension, Gradual Resumption of Visa Services
07/10/2020: United States – Immigration Agencies Publish Spring 2020 Regulatory Agendas
07/10/2020: United States – New Rules Affect Foreign Students in U.S. Schools
07/09/2020: Ireland - COVID-19: Burgh Quay Registration Office Re-opens, New Online Renewal
07/07/2020: European Union – COVID-19: Some Easing of Travel Restrictions
07/07/2020: United Kingdom – Residence Visas Will Be Offered to Nearly 3m Hong Kong Citizens
07/07/2020: United States – President Narrows Exemption from June 22 Proclamation
07/06/2020: Argentina – Extension of Mandatory COVID-19-Related Lockdown for Buenos Aires
JUNE
06/26/2020: Sweden – COVID-19: Evolving Immigration/Travel Restrictions
06/25/2020: Poland – New Rules for Posted Workers under Consideration in Parliament
06/23/2020: United States – Presidential Proclamation Further Restricts Entry to the Country
06/22/2020: United States – Supreme Court Blocks Attempt to Terminate DACA Program
06/22/2020: United States – July 2020 Visa Bulletin Released
06/22/2020: United States – Flexibility in Physical Inspection Requirements for Form I-9 Extended
06/19/2020: Czech Republic – COVID-19: Entry Conditions Mitigated under New “Traffic Lights” Rules
06/18/2020: Uruguay – COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Modified
06/17/2020: United States Border Restrictions Extended for 30 Days with Canada, Mexico
06/17/2020: Argentina – COVID-19: Another Extension for Residency Deadlines
06/17/2020: Brazil – COVID-19: Travel Restrictions Extension, Limited Resumption of Visa Services
06/16/2020: Belgium – COVID-19: Some Easing of Travel Restrictions Coming
06/15/2020: Finland – COVID-19: Lifting of Restrictions for Local Travel
06/12/2020: European Union – COVID-19: Temporary Travel Restrictions to EU Winding Down
06/10/2020: Italy – Investor Visa, Regularisation of Foreign Workers, Temporary Residence Permits
06/09/2020: United Kingdom – COVID-19: Visa Application Centres Reopening in U.K. and Overseas
06/08/2020: United Kingdom – COVID-19: Visa “Over-Stayers” Get Further Extension
06/08/2020: Argentina – Further Extension of Mandatory COVID-19 Quarantine for Buenos Aires
06/08/2020: United States – DOL Will Not Extend Certain COVID-19 Accommodations
06/05/2020: United Kingdom – COVID-19: 14-Day Self-Isolation for Travellers to the U.K.
06/04/2020: Fiji – Extension of Measures to Fight COVID-19
06/04/2020: Spain – COVID-19: State of Alarm Extended Again
06/04/2020: Spain – COVID-19: Border Controls, Restrictions on Travel, and Loosening of Quarantine
06/01/2020: United States – New Proclamation Limiting Entry of Certain Chinese Students, Researchers
06/01/2020: United States – USCIS Resumes Premium Processing Service in Phases
MAY
05/29/2020: Canada – New Requirements under Quebec Experience Program
05/29/2020: Japan – COVID-19: Border Controls and Travel Restrictions Being Extended
05/29/2020: United States – Settlement Reached between H1-B IT Employers and USCIS
05/28/2020: United States – USCIS to Resume In-Office Operations June 4
05/27/2020: United States – June 2020 Visa Bulletin Released; USCIS Final Action Announcement
05/27/2020: United States – Travel from Brazil Suspended Starting May 26 Due to COVID-19
05/26/2020: Argentina – Mandatory COVID -19 Quarantine Extended Again for Buenos Aires
05/26/2020: Slovenia – COVID-19: Tax, Social Security, Compensation, and Immigration Measures Expiring
05/22/2020: Ireland – COVID-19: Temporary Arrangements for Irish Residence Permit Registrations
05/22/2020: Belgium – COVID-19: Arrangements for Taxing Cross-Border Workers with France, Luxembourg
05/22/2020: Italy – Loosening Lockdown, Slow Reopening, Relaxing Travel Restrictions
05/21/2020: Canada – COVID-19: Temporary Process to Get Foreign Workers into New Jobs Faster
05/21/2020: United States – Land Border Restrictions with Canada, Mexico Extended Through June 22
05/20/2020: India – COVID-19: Update to Visa Extension Rules, Travel Restrictions
05/18/2020: Germany – COVID-19 Gives Rise to Further Limitations on Mobility through 15 June
05/18/2020: Ireland & United Kingdom – Update on Family Immigration and Northern Ireland
05/15/2020: Ireland – COVID-19: Further Temporary Extension of Residency Permissions
05/15/2020: Argentina – COVID-19: National Immigration Office Extends Residency Deadlines Again
05/14/2020: Czech Republic – COVID-19: Postponing Certain Advance Payments and Withholding Tax
05/12/2020: European Union – Travel Ban Extended until 15 June
05/12/2020: Czech Republic – COVID-19: Lifting Entry Restrictions under Certain Governmental Programmes
05/11/2020: Argentina – Mandatory COVID-19 Quarantine Extended for Buenos Aires
05/08/2020: United States – USCIS Publishes Quarterly Data on Key Temporary Worker Visas
05/07/2020: Finland – COVID-19: Gradual Dismantling of Restrictions on Crossing Borders
05/07/2020: United States – Injunction Upheld to Block Health-Care Requirement for Immigrants
05/07/2020: European Union – Major Reform of EU Road Transport Sector Adopted
05/05/2020: Luxembourg – COVID-19: Tax, Social Security, Employee Relief Measures
05/04/2020: United States – USCIS Publishes New Form I-9 Handbook for Employers
05/01/2020: Italy – Status of Reopening Country, Work and Resident Permits Extended
05/01/2020: Vietnam – COVID-19: Immigration, Tax/Social Security, and Income Support Measures
APRIL
04/30/2020: United States – Emergency Motion Filed to Stop Order to Suspend Immigration
04/29/2020: Malta – COVID-19: Limited Entry and Work Permit Services, Tax Implications
04/28/2020: Argentina – New Rules for Air Passenger Services and Travel to/from Argentina
04/28/2020: United States – May 2020 Visa Bulletin Released; USCIS Final Action Announcement
04/27/2020: Spain – COVID-19: State of Alarm Extended, Restrictions on Non-Essential Travel to EU
04/27/2020: Argentina – Mandatory Quarantine Imposed Due to COVID-19 Extended
04/27/2020: United States – USCIS Extends Office Closures, Suspends Certain Services Through June 3
04/27/2020: Sweden – Immigration and Travel Restrictions Related to COVID-19 Continue
04/27/2020: United States – Presidential Proclamation Temporarily Suspends Entry for Certain Immigrants
04/24/2020: Nigeria – COVID-19: Payment Waivers on Fees for Extensions of Certain Permits
04/23/2020: United States – Border Restrictions with Canada, Mexico Extended Through May 20
04/23/2020: Germany – Extending Restrictions on Non-Essential Travel to EU, Updated Measures
04/23/2020: Germany – Mutual Agreements on Frontier Workers with Austria, Luxembourg, and The Netherlands
04/22/2020: United States – Executive Order Expected to Impact Applicants for Permanent Residence
04/22/2020: United States – COVID-19: Waiver of Sec. 911 Time Requirements Announced
04/22/2020: United States – COVID-19 Relief for Nonresidents Remaining in United States
04/21/2020: Czech Republic – COVID-19: Extended State of Emergency and Related Measures
04/20/2020: South Africa – COVID-19: Lockdown Extension and Visa/Immigration Changes
04/17/2020: United Kingdom – COVID-19: Visa Application Centre Closures, Visa ‘Overstayers’ Get Extension
04/17/2020: United Kingdom – COVID-19: Right to Work Checks and U.K. Sponsor Compliance Updates
04/17/2020: Argentina – National Immigration Office Extends Residency Deadlines
04/17/2020: Finland – COVID-19: Revised Policies Restricting Travel Restrictions, List of Critical Tasks
04/16/2020: Italy – Lockdown Extended to 3 May, Options for Travel into/out of Country
04/16/2020: Chile – COVID-19 Travel Restrictions, Border Closure Extended
04/15/2020: Argentina –COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Extended
04/14/2020: United Kingdom – New Points-Based System Employers’ Guide Published
04/13/2020: Argentina – Government Extends Scope of Mandatory Quarantine
04/09/2020: France – New Travel restrictions (COVID-19)
04/08/2020: United States – Summary of Immigration, Travel Changes in Response to COVID-19
04/06/2020: Belgium – COVID-19 and Impact on Frontier Workers
04/06/2020: Russia – Travel and Immigration Restrictions Due to COVID-19
04/03/2020: United States – USCIS Completes FY 2021 H-1B Cap Lottery; Petition Filing from April 1
04/03/2020: Barbados/Eastern Caribbean – Fiscal Stimulus and Travel/Border Restriction Measures
04/03/2020: Spain – COVID-19: New Decree Revises Immigration Processing Policies and Practices
04/03/2020: Ukraine – Immigration and Travel Policies Instituted to Combat COVID-19
04/03/2020: Italy – Measures that Put Country in Lockdown Extended to 13 April
04/03/2020: Japan – Expanding Entry Ban to 73 Nations to Control Coronavirus
04/02/2020: Hong Kong – Recognising Same-Sex Marriage: Tax and Immigration Implications
04/01/2020: Spain – COVID-19: Government Restricts Access through Country’s External Borders
04/01/2020: People’s Republic of China – COVID-19 Travel/Immigration Restrictions
04/01/2020: Argentina – National Immigration Office Extends Residency Deadlines
MARCH
03/31/2020: Switzerland – COVID-19: Tax, Social Security, Immigration Implications for Cross-Border Workers
03/31/2020: Sweden – Immigration and Travel Restrictions Related to COVID-19
03/31/2020: Uruguay – Updated Travel Restrictions Imposed Due to COVID-19
03/30/2020: European Union – Guidelines for Free Movement of Workers during COVID-19 Pandemic
03/30/2020: Argentina – Mandatory Quarantine Imposed Due to COVID-19 Extended
03/30/2020: Australia – COVID-19: Considerations for Managing a Migrant Workforce in Trying Times
03/30/2020: Japan – Updated Travel/Immigration Measures to Combat Coronavirus (COVID-19)
03/30/2020: United States – Changes in USCIS Procedures Resulting from COVID-19
03/26/2020: Brazil – Travel Restrictions and Other Measures to Confront COVID-19 Crisis
03/26/2020: South Africa – Travel Restrictions and Lockdown Related to COVID-19
03/26/2020: Botswana – Broad Measures Introduced by Government to Combat COVID-19 Threat
03/25/2020: Philippines – COVID-19: Travel Restrictions and Filing Extensions
03/25/2020: Spain – COVID-19: Containment Measures, Many Office and Service Closures
03/25/2020: United States – U.S.-Canada Border Closed to Non-Essential Travel
03/25/2020: Lithuania – COVID-19: Travel Restrictions and Tax Filing, Social Security Extensions
03/25/2020: Ireland – COVID-19: Residence Permits Extensions and Cessation of Visa Processing
03/25/2020: Malaysia – Travel and Immigration Restrictions to Combat COVID-19
03/24/2020: Germany – Measures to Combat COVID-19 Become More Intense
03/24/2020: Argentina – Mandatory Quarantine Imposed Due to COVID-19
03/24/2020: Switzerland – COVID-19: Closing Borders, Limiting Entry and Visa Issuance FAQs
03/24/2020: France – New Actions to Restrict Travel, Extend Immigration Documents’ Validity
03/24/2020: Croatia – COVID-19: Measures Limiting Travel, Imposing Quarantine and Social Distancing
03/24/2020: Australia – COVID-19 Borders Closed to NonResidents
03/23/2020: Norway – Covid-19 Update: Entry Restrictions / Immigration-Related Processing Uncertainties
03/23/2020: Belgium – COVID-19 Measures Taken by Belgian Immigration Authorities
03/23/2020: United States - DHS Defers Physical Inspection Requirements for Form I-9
03/23/2020: Ghana – COVID-19-Related Travel Restrictions and Safety Directives
03/21/2020: Singapore – Changes to Employment Pass and S Pass Requirements
03/21/2020: Japan – UPDATE: Immigration/Travel Restrictions Related to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
03/20/2020: Vietnam – Immigration, Travel, Quarantine Policies Instituted to Combat COVID-19
03/20/2020: European Union – Countries Taking Extraordinary Measures on Borders, Travel, Health
03/20/2020: United States – USCIS Office Closures
03/19/2020: United States - Managing Employer I-9 Requirements and COVID-19
03/19/2020: Denmark – COVID-19-Related Travel Restrictions, Changes to Immigration Policies
03/19/2020: European Union – Border Security Guidelines to Protect Health, Foster Economic Continuity
03/19/2020: Finland – Update on Travel Restrictions Imposed Due to COVID-19
03/19/2020: Uruguay - Travel Restrictions Imposed Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
03/19/2020: Chile – Significant Travel Restrictions Imposed Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
03/19/2020: Canada – Government Places Restrictions on Entry
03/19/2020: Czech Republic – Emergency Measures Imposed by Government to Confront COVID-19 Crisis
03/18/2020: Australia – COVID-19 Travel Restrictions and Self-Quarantine Requirements
03/18/2020: Germany – Considerable Lengths Taken by Government to Stem Rise of COVID-19
03/17/2020: Belgium –COVID-19 Travel Restrictions and Immigration Process Changes
03/17/2020: United States - U.S. Embassies and Consulates Suspend Services; USCIS Office Closures
03/17/2020: Ireland – COVID-19: Delays in Employment Permit Processing Times
03/17/2020: Peru – Tax Relief and Closing Border to Help Deal with Spread of COVID-19
03/17/2020: Argentina – Updated Travel Restrictions Imposed Due to COVID-19
03/16/2020: Japan – Immigration/Travel Restrictions Related to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
03/15/2020: United States - Travel Ban from European Countries to Include U.K. and Ireland
03/13/2020: Argentina – Travel Restrictions Imposed Due to COVID-19
03/12/2020: United States - Travel from EU’s Schengen Area Suspended for 30 Days or Longer
03/10/2020: Italy – Country in Lockdown as COVID-19 Threat Grows
03/09/2020: United States – Administration Announces Visa Restrictions on Six Additional Countries
03/06/2020: United States – Immigration Updates: COVID-19 Entry Restrictions, TPS and Yemen
03/04/2020: Italy – New Statute Introduces COVID-19-Related Measures Affecting Immigration
03/03/2020: Singapore – Precautions Extended to Foreign Employees Traveling from Areas in South Korea
FEBRUARY
02/25/2020: Italy – Temporary Measures in Place to Deal with Outbreak of Covid-19
02/21/2020: Singapore - New Health Directive to Contain Spread of Coronavirus
02/20/2020: United States – Emergency Review Requested for Public Charge Questionnaire
02/14/2020: Vietnam – Changes in Work Permit, Immigration Procedures
02/14/2020: European Union - New Rules on Short-Stay Visas
02/13/2020: Singapore – Measures Implemented to Contain Spread of Coronavirus
02/11/2020: People’s Republic of China – Coronavirus Response: Considerations for Businesses Relocating Employees
02/07/2020: People’s Republic of China – Updates on Immigration Policy during Coronavirus Epidemic
02/07/2020: Canada – Québec: New Obligations for Employers Hiring Temporary Foreign Workers
02/05/2020: Singapore – New Talent Access Programme for Tech Companies
02/04/2020: United States – Employers May Use New Form I-9 Now; Mandatory from May 1
02/04/2020: Ireland – National Minimum Wage Rise from 1 February
JANUARY
01/31/2020: United Kingdom – Committee Recommends Points-Based System, Salary Thresholds for Immigration
01/31/2020: United States - Supreme Court Allows Implementation of New “Public Charge” Rule
01/16/2020: Ireland & United Kingdom – Family Immigration Rules and Northern Ireland
01/13/2020: Ireland – Sectors with Shortages Addressed by New Employment Permits
01/09/2020: Netherlands – Online Registration, Other Procedures Implemented for Posted Workers
01/03/2020: People’s Republic of China – Targeted Changes to Facilitate Entry/Exit for Foreign Talent
12/19/2019: Netherlands – Income Requirement for Foreign Workers Modified for 2020
12/18/2019: Canada – Temporary Suspension of New Requirements under Quebec Experience Programs
12/10/2019: Belgium – Authorities Set New 2020 Minimum Salary Criteria
12/10/2019: United States – USCIS Green Lights H-1B e-Registration for FY2021 Cap Season
12/02/2019: Ireland – New Changes to Employment Permits Regime
11/27/2019: European Union – Round-up of Significant Developments Affecting Global Mobility
11/26/2019: United States - Government Agencies Release Fall 2019 Regulatory Agendas
11/13/2019: Chile – Updates on Visas and Permanent Residency Procedures
11/08/2019: United States – Court Stalls Health Insurance Requirement for Immigrant Visa Applicants
11/08/2019: Canada – New Requirements under Quebec Experience and Quebec Selection Certificate Programs
10/25/2019: United Kingdom – Expansion of Shortage Occupation List for Immigration Purposes
10/09/2019: Germany – New Laws, Updated Rules if No-Deal Brexit
10/08/2019: United States – Green Card Access Limited for Medically Uninsured
10/07/2019: United Kingdom – Updates on Social Security for Mobile Employees Post-Brexit
09/26/2019: Czech Republic – Draft Amendment Introducing Changes to Assignment of Workers
09/16/2019: United Kingdom - Re-introduction of Post-Study Work Visa for Graduates Planned
09/11/2019: United States – Inspections Relating to STEM OPT Workers
08/21/2019: United Kingdom – More Rigorous Document-Keeping Duties for Sponsors
08/15/2019: United States - “Public Charge” Rule Limits Green Card & Visa Access
08/05/2019: Czech Republic – Changes in Store for Residence Rules for Foreigners
07/18/2019: United States – Bill Seeks to Remove Some Countries’ Limits for Green Cards
07/16/2019: United States – USCIS International Field Offices No Longer Accept Form I-407
07/16/2019: United States – Supreme Court to Review DACA Termination Cases Next Term
07/01/2019: Japan – New Immigration Services Agency, Stricter Screening Process
06/20/2019: Canada – Quebec Adopts New Skilled Worker Selection Process Bill
06/13/2019: United States – New Process Using FLAG System for Filing Form ETA-9141
06/13/2019: United States - Premium Processing for All FY 2020 H-1B Cap Petitions
06/07/2019: United States – New Screening of Social Media Accounts by State Department
05/29/2019: United States – Immigration Plans on Agencies’ Spring 2019 Agendas
05/29/2019: Ireland – Memorandum of Understanding Codifies Matters Regarding Common Travel Area
05/24/2019: United States – President Announces Immigration Overhaul Plan
05/24/2019: European Union – Visa-Free Travel to Schengen Area Post-Brexit
05/21/2019: United Kingdom – Extension of ePassport Gates and Abolition of Landing Cards
05/15/2019: Greece – New Rules on Investors in Greece Securing Residence Permits
05/14/2019: Ireland – Abolition of Re-entry Visa System
05/10/2019: Malaysia – Various Immigration Updates
04/23/2019: Greece - Immigration Measures for U.K. Nationals and Family Members
04/18/2019: Italy – 2019 Quotas for Issuing Work and Residence Permits
04/12/2019: Ireland – Statutory Changes to the Employment Permits Regime
04/11/2019: United States – FY 2020 H-1B Regular Cap Met; Premium Processing Begins
04/10/2019: Italy – More Immigration Measures for U.K. Nationals and Non-EU Family Members
04/09/2019: Germany – Updates on Rules for a No-Deal Brexit
04/09/2019: United Kingdom – Update on Post-Brexit “Right to Work” Checks
04/05/2019: Switzerland – Update on Brexit Withdrawal Policy for U.K. Citizens
04/05/2019: United States – Hurdles for Canadians Filing L-1 Petitions at U.S. Ports of Entry
04/03/2019: Belgium – New Minimum Salary Criteria for 2019
04/01/2019: Ireland – Impact of Brexit on “The Common Travel Area”
03/29/2019: Czech Republic – Plans to “Regularize” U.K., Czech Nationals if “No-Deal” Brexit
03/29/2019: Lithuania – Provisions Planned for U.K. Nationals in Case of “No-Deal” Brexit
03/28/2019: Denmark – Law Passes on Status and Rights of U.K. Nationals if “No-Deal” Brexit
03/28/2019: Netherlands – Update on Brexit Withdrawal Rules for U.K. Citizens’ and Family Members
03/26/2019: United Kingdom – Statement of Changes to Tiers 1 & 2, EU Settlement Scheme
03/26/2019: Italy – Government Takes Steps to Deal with Post-Brexit Status of U.K. Nationals
03/22/2019: United States – Starting 2021, New Travel Requirements for Americans Visiting Europe
03/20/2019: United States – Notice Obligations for H-1B Employers Regarding Labor Condition Applications
03/20/2019: United States – Premium Processing Resumes for All H-1B Petitions
03/18/2019: European Union – Social Security Contingency Measures if No-Deal Brexit
03/15/2019: Finland – U.K. Nationals’ Right of Residence if No-Deal Brexit
03/14/2019: Spain – Measures Enacted Assuring Rights, Status in Case of No-Deal Brexit
03/13/2019: United States – Proposed Rule Ending Work Authorization for H-4 Visa Holders
03/12/2019: Ireland – Working Made Easier for Foreign Spouses of Certain Permit Holders
03/07/2019: India – e-Visa Regime Liberalised
02/28/2019: Colombia – Tax Reform with Measures Impacting Individuals
02/28/2019: Austria – National Assembly Passes Law Concerning U.K. Nationals if No-Deal Brexit
02/21/2019: United States – Premium Processing Resumes for Some 2018 H-1B Petitions
02/20/2019: United States – Revised Form to Apply for Extension/Change of Nonimmigrant Status
02/19/2019: Singapore – Budget 2019 Contains Measures on NOR Status, Income Tax Rebate
02/13/2019: Malaysia – Various Immigration Administrative and Application Updates
02/12/2019: France – New Action by Government to Define Rules if No-Deal Brexit
02/08/2019: United States – Premium Processing Resumes for FY 2019 H-1B Cap Petitions
02/01/2019: United States – DHS Finalizes H-1B Cap Regulation
01/31/2019: Denmark – Government Makes Preparations for “No Deal” Brexit
01/28/2019: France – Government Plans Steps in Case of No-Deal Brexit
01/24/2019: Australia - ATO Data Matching for Temporary Visa Compliance
01/17/2019: Germany – If U.K. Exits EU with No Deal, New Rules at Ready
01/11/2015: United States – Employment Eligibility Verification Temporarily Suspended
01/11/2019: Netherlands – Post-Brexit Transitional Rules for U.K. Citizens’ Right of Residence
01/07/2019: Netherlands – Changes to Income Requirement for Foreign Workers, Lower Legal Fees
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