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Flash Alert - Immigration
Flash Alert - Immigration
All Flash Alerts on the topic of immigration.
2019
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
2018
DECEMBER
12/21/2018: United States – Potential Immigration-Related Impact of Government Shut-down
12/20/2018: United Kingdom – Government Releases White Paper on Post-Brexit Immigration
12/19/2018: United Kingdom – Online Right-to-Work Checking Service
12/14/2018: India – Immigration Changes in 2018: Taking Stock and Looking Forward
12/14/2018: United Kingdom – Statement of Changes for Tiers, 2, 4, and 5, and Seasonal Workers
12/13/2018: Italy - 2018 Amendments Make Italian Citizenship More Difficult to Obtain
12/11/2018: United States – New Form ETA-9035, Labor Condition Application, in Effect
12/11/2018: United States – Administration Proposes Changes to Selection System for H-1B Visas
12/10/2018: Ireland – Expansion of Online Passport Renewal Service
12/07/2018: United Kingdom – Reduced Rights for EU Citizens if ‘No Deal’ Brexit
12/05/2018: Romania – Easier Requirements for Third-Country Nationals When Locally Employed in Romania
NOVEMBER
11/29/2018: Ireland – Increase in National Minimum Wage
11/29/2018: United States - USCIS to Allow Advance Parole Applications for International Travel
11/15/2018: United States – Immigration, Labor Authorities Release Fall 2018 Regulatory Agendas
11/08/2018: European Union - European Passenger Registration System (ETIAS) Operational in 2021
OCTOBER
10/29/2018: Ireland – Special Scheme for Some Non-EEA Nationals to Reside
10/22/2018: Hong Kong – Visas for Same-Sex Dependants, Civil Partnerships/Unions
10/19/2018: United Kingdom – EU Settlement Scheme and Other Announced Immigration Changes
SEPTEMBER
10/04/2018: United Kingdom – What Does Travel to EU Mean if “No Deal” Brexit?
09/28/2018: France – New Rules on Seconding Employees and Stricter Anti-Fraud Provisions
09/27/2018: Thailand – Revisions to Decree “Managing the Work of Aliens”
09/18/2018: United Kingdom – Migration Advisory Committee Releases Final Report on Immigration
09/11/2018: Finland – New Residence Permit Categories Introduced; Changes in Current Permit Processes
09/11/2018: People’s Republic of China – Changes for Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau Residents
AUGUST
08/31/2018: United States - USCIS Extends & Expands H-1B Premium Processing Suspension
08/28/2018: Ireland – Changes to Re-Entry Visa Process
08/16/2018: Canada – Biometrics Expansion Project
08/03/2018: United States – Updated Policy on Requests for Evidence, Notices of Intent to Deny
08/02/2018: United States – USCIS Issues New Policy on Notices to Appear (NTAs)
JULY
07/17/2018: United Kingdom – White Paper Takes Further Steps to Clarify Post-Brexit Relationship
07/10/2018: Australia - New Financial Year Update
JUNE
06/29/2018: United States – SCOTUS Upholds Latest Travel Ban
06/22/2018: United Kingdom – Government Announces Details on Brexit EU Settlement Scheme
06/15/2018: United Kingdom – Changes to Immigration Rules in Multiple Areas
06/12/2018: Germany – Increased Scrutiny from Authorities for Granting of Labor Market Access
06/06/2018: Kenya – New Procedures for Verification and Registration of Foreign Nationals
06/01/2018: Canada – Measures for Cross-Border Travelers in Bill C-21
MAY
05/30/2018: Italy – New Policy on 2018 Permit to Stay for Family Reasons
05/11/2018: United Kingdom – I “Find a Job” Replaces Universal Jobmatch for Tier 2 Advertising
APRIL
04/27/2018: India – Visa Guidelines Updated
04/26/2018: United States – SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments Regarding Latest Travel Ban
04/17/2018: United States – USCIS Completes H-1B Cap Lottery Processing
04/10/2018: United States - State Department Seeking Visa Applicant Disclosure of Social Media History
04/06/2018: United Kingdom – Work Restrictions for Croatian Nationals to Expire in June
04/05/2018: Singapore – More Employers Must Advertise on Jobs Bank, Higher S Pass Qualifying Salary
04/05/2018: United States – USCIS Suspends Premium Processing for H-1B Cap-Subject Filings
04/04/2018: Australia – New Global Talent Scheme Pilot Announced
MARCH
03/29/2018: United States - Joint Agency Pilot for Canadian Citizens Seeking L-1 Non-Immigrant Status
03/23/2018: Australia – Temporary Skill Shortage Visa Program in Effect
03/19/2018: United Kingdom – Government Announces Changes to Immigration Fees from 6 April
03/13/2018: United Kingdom – New Applications Forms for Applicants from Outside U.K.
03/09/2018: India - FRRO Registration, Visa Extension, Conversion, Go Digital
03/06/2018: United States – Policy Change for H1-B Petitions Involving Third-Party Placement
FEBRUARY
02/28/2018: France – Stricter Provisions to Combat Fraud Tied to Foreign Workers in France
02/27/2018: Canada – Update on U.S. and Canadian Immigration, Invitation to Seminar/Webinar
02/26/2018: United States - Updated USCIS Guidance on Signature Requirements, Power of Attorney
02/22/2018: United Kingdom – Immigration Health Surcharge to Double
02/16/2018: Thailand – “Smart Visa” Debuts, Opportunities for Executives, Investors, Entrepreneurs
02/12/2018: Italy – 2018 Quota in Force for Issuance of Work and Residence Permits
JANUARY
01/23/2018: United States – Government Shuts Down, Then Reopens: Impact on Immigration
01/18/2018: United States – Update on Extensions for H-1B Holders, Working Spouses
01/17/2018: United States – Escalated Searches of Electronic Devices Continues
01/11/2018: Thailand – “Smart Visa” Designed to Attract Highly-Skilled Professionals
2017
DECEMBER
12/21/2017: Ireland - Phase 1 of Negotiations on U.K.’s Exit from EU Finalised
12/13/2017: United Kingdom – Government Communicates Changes Planned for Immigration Rules
12/13/2017: United Kingdom – Update on Agreement between U.K. and EU in Brexit Deal
12/08/2017: United States – Supreme Court Allows Travel Ban to Proceed, Litigation Continues
12/06/2017: Netherlands – New Salary Criterion for Highly-Skilled Migrants
NOVEMBER
11/22/2017: Singapore – New Questions Added to Employment Pass Application
11/21/2017: Singapore - Qualifying Salary Criteria for Dependant Privileges Raised from 1 January 2018
11/20/2017: Chile – New Visa Procedures for Professionals and Investors in Technology Sector
11/14/2017: United States – U.S. Missions in Turkey Resume Non-Immigrant Visa Processing
11/03/2017: United States – Revised Policy on Burden of Proof and Nonimmigrant Extension Petitions
OCTOBER
10/31/2017: Belgium – New Salary Criteria for 2018
10/25/2017: United States – Federal Courts Block President Trump’s Third Travel Ban
10/13/2017: United States – U.S. Missions in Turkey Cease Non-Immigrant Visa Processing
10/06/2017: Canada – New Obligations, Processes with Labour Market Impact Assessment
10/04/2017: United States – Premium Processing Resumes for All H-1B Petitions
SEPTEMBER
09/29/2017: United States – New Version of Travel Ban Announced by President Trump
09/25/2017: Finland – When Posting Workers, Notify Occupational Safety and Health Authority
09/22/2017: United States – New Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 Form Now Effective
09/19/2017: United States – “In Person” Interviews Expanded for Employment-Based AOS Applicants
09/13/2017: United States – Impact on Employers of Government’s Ending of DACA
AUGUST
08/31/2017: Germany – Shedding More Light on the Non-Visa National Privilege
08/24/2017: Australia – Immigration Policy Updates on Employer-Sponsored Visa Reforms
JULY
07/24/2017: Thailand – New Decree Tightens Rules on Hiring, Employing Foreign Nationals
07/20/2017: United States – Supreme Court Allows Grandparents, Others, as Close Family Members
07/17/2017: United States – Court in Hawaii Alters Travel Ban, Expands Close Family Members
JUNE
06/30/2017: United States – Guidance Now for Implementing Court-Ordered Parts of Travel Ban
06/29/2017: Brazil – Government Suspends Issuance of Passports
06/28/2017: United Kingdom – Government Publishes Opening Position on Future Status of EU Migrants
06/27/2017: United States – Supreme Court Amends Temporary Injunction of President’s Travel Ban
06/23/2017: Canada – June 27 Webinar on Employer Experiences with Global Skills Strategy
06/16/2017: Malaysia – Expatriate Services Division Makes Several Updates via MYXpats
06/13/2017: United States – President’s Travel Ban Blocked Again by Federal Appeals Court
06/02/2017: Brazil – New Migration Law Ushers in Significant Reforms
06/02/2017: United States – Federal Appeals Court Upholds Block on Trump’s Travel Ban
06/02/2017: People’s Republic of China – Updates on Z-Visas and Travelers’ Biometric Data
MAY
05/25/2017: Switzerland – Immigration Rights for Romanians, Bulgarians; Social Security for Croatians
05/18/2017: India – Detailed Guidelines Issued on New “Intern Visa”
05/12/2017: Australia – 2017-18 Budget’s Visa-Related Measures, New Costs for Employers
05/11/2017: Australia – Key Things Employers and Expatriates Should Know About 2017 Budget
05/05/2017: Canada – May 11 Webinar to Discuss Recent U.S. and Canadian Immigration Initiatives
05/04/2017: European Union – Special Report: Status of Intra-Company Transfer Directive
05/02/2017: Belgium – For Long-Term Residency Rights, Need to Demonstrate Integration Efforts
APRIL
04/27/2017: Australia – Highlights of Key 457 Visa Changes and New TSS Visa
04/25/2017: Australia – 457 Visa to Be Replaced March 2018, Other Immigration Changes Now
04/24/2017: Chile – New Visa for Professionals and Investors Involved in Technology Sector
04/19/2017: Ireland – Consolidation and Important Changes for Employment Permits Regulations
04/18/2017: United States – H-1B Cap Random Selection Process for FY2018 Is Complete
04/10/2017: Nigeria – Immigration Regulations in Force, Implementing Considerable Changes
04/06/2017: United Kingdom – 6 April Means Important Changes to Immigration Rules
04/05/2017: Italy – 2017 Quota in Force for Issuance of Work and Residence Permits
MARCH
03/31/2017: Ireland – Article 50 Triggered, Impact on Ireland-U.K. Immigration
03/16/2017: United States – Judge in Hawaii Blocks Entry into Force of New Travel Ban
03/07/2017: United States – Updated Travel Ban for Nationals Noted in New Executive Order
03/06/2017: United States – Temporary Suspension of Premium Processing for All H-1B Petitions
FEBRUARY
02/24/2017: Belgium – Higher Charges Coming in March for Certain D Visas
02/22/2017: Austria – New Rules on Minimum Wage, Work-Time, Record-Keeping for Assignments
02/17/2017: People’s Republic of China – New Rules for Foreign Graduates to Get Work Permit
02/17/2017: United Kingdom – Changes to Immigration Rules Happening on 6 April 2017
02/15/2016: Italy – New Statute Governing Intra-Company Transfers
02/10/2017: United States – Travel Ban Suspension Upheld by Federal Court of Appeals
02/10/2017: Hungary – EU Posting Worker Rules Bring Employer Obligations under Hungarian Law
02/07/2017: Belgium – Modifications to Processing of Family Members’ Visas, Residence Permits
02/06/2017: Ireland – Raising the Bar, Squeezing Options for Immigrant Investor Programme
02/06/2017: United States – Judge Stays Travel Ban, Trump Administration Acts to Defend in Court
02/03/2017: Malaysia – Updates on Professional Visit Pass and Employment Pass
02/03/2017: Germany – Draft Law on Implementing EU’s ICT Directive
02/03/2017: India – Deadline Changed to June for Conversion of PIO Cards to OCI Cards
JANUARY
01/31/2017: United States – Travel Ban and Suspension of Visa Issuance for Seven Countries
01/24/2017: United States – Changes Introduced for Employment Authorization Documents
01/24/2017: United States – Details on Rules for Employment Authorizations in Compelling Circumstances
01/12/2017: Germany – New Salary Criteria in Effect from 1 January 2017
01/10/2017: United Kingdom – Government Says Criminal Record Certificates Needed for Select Jobs
01/10/2017: Denmark – EU Rules on Posting of Workers Implemented
01/06/2017: United States – USCIS Final Rule Contains Significant Changes for “AC21” Provisions
01/03/2017: Italy – Update on New EU Rules Regarding Posting of Workers
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