Latest Immigration Resources and News
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5 Things Your Global Immigration Program Needs in the New Year
Five must-haves for your global immigration program in 2023.
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Three Ways Envoy Can Simplify Your Global Immigration Program
Three ways you can simplify your global immigration program. A robust and consistent corporate immigration strategy is crucial for coordinating and expanding a company’s global footprint.
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How to Navigate a Changing Immigration and Mobility Landscape in the New Year
Utilize immigration technology to navigate a constantly changing immigration landscape.
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Calling All Global Mobility Professionals! Say Goodbye to Immigration Busy Work in 2023
Three ways Envoy's immigration technology can streamline the tedious busy work in the new year.
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Initial Registration for FY 2024 H-1B Cap Season Begins March 1, 2023
USCIS has announced dates for the FY 2024 H-1B cap season. Registration begins on March 1, 2023.
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Italy: Italian Work Permit Quotas for 2023
The work permit quota in Italy for unskilled workers and startup visa applicants increased to 82,705 for 2023.
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U.S. Immigration Policy Updates
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Pakistan: Apostille Convention Signed into Force
Pakistani citizens will no longer be required to legalize documents when applying for certain immigration permissions in Hague member states who have joined the Apostille Convention.
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Canada: Passport Processing Returned to Pre-Pandemic Timeline
The government of Canada announced that the processing of passport applications has returned to the pre-pandemic timeline.
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Hong Kong: Launch of the Top Talent Pass Scheme
The authorities of Hong Kong officially launched the Top Talent Pass Scheme on 28 December 2022.
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USCIS Extends Green Card Validity for Pending Form I-751 and Form I-829 Petitioners
On Jan. 23, 2023, USCIS announced that it is extending the Green Card validity for conditional permanent residents with a pending Form I-751, provided they properly file their forms.
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Costa Rica: Adjustment to Visa Stamp Policy
The government of Costa Rica removed requirements for nationals and residents of Costa Rica to obtain an entry stamp within their passports when exiting the country.
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Turkey: New Monthly Minimum Wage Requirements for 2023
Turkey increased the country’s minimum monthly wage requirements for foreign nationals holding work permits on 22 December 2022 .
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New Visa Guides! Expand Your Visa Knowledge With Our Guides:
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Relocating Talent? Consider These “Do’s” and “Don’ts”!
For companies conducting business internationally, we’ve compiled a list of “do’s” and “don’ts” that global mobility professionals should consider when relocating talent.
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Belgium: 2023 Immigration Document Processing Fees
Belgium increased processing fees associated with the processing of certain long-term immigration document types on 1 January 2023.
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Hungary: New Online Platform for Registering Certain Immigration Documents
The government of Hungary introduced a new online option for submitting certain immigration-related documents for nationals of the European Economic Area (EEA).
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United Arab Emirates: Increased Visa Service Fees
The United Arab Emirates increased fees associated with the processing of certain immigration-related documents such as residence visas and visit visas.
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State Department Issues February 2023 Visa Bulletin
The State Department has issued the Feb. 2023 Visa Bulletin, which will use the Dates for Filing chart.
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Portugal: New Guide on Rights and Duties of Foreign National Workers
Portugal made available a guide called "Working in Portugal" that is designed to inform foreigners working in the country about their rights and responsibilities.
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Kazakhstan: Work Permit Quotas 2023
Kazakhstan opened new work permit quota applications for 2023 to hire a foreign national employee in the country, employers must submit employment and sponsorship applications.
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Canada: Expansion of Open Work Permits to Dependents
Canada will expand open work permit eligibility for the spouses and dependent children of principal applicants under a temporary employment program.
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Canada: New Funds Aimed at Increasing Recognition of Foreign Credentials
Canada aims to provide funding to organizations that aim to remove barriers preventing foreign nationals from gaining employment in their field of study or profession.
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Portugal: Simplified Measures for Renewing Immigration Documents
Portugal simplified procedures for renewing residence permits, residence cards, short stay visas or temporary stay visas due to expire between 1 January 2023 and 21 March 2023.
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Latvia: New Procedure for Issuing Residence Visas
Latvia will introduce new procedures for issuing residence visas to eligible nationals beginning 1 February 2023.
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Poland: Visa Application Deadline Extended for Belarusian and Ukrainian Nationals
Poland extended the deadline for Belarusian and Ukrainian nationals to submit a national visa application in order to remain in the country legally.
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