Latest Immigration Resources and News

We’re delighted to announce Envoy’s new affiliation with Corporate Immigration Partners (CIP).

Canada’s Express Entry system exemplifies the country’s goal of becoming a top destination for immigrants. Here's everything you need to know about the process.

On December 1, 2020, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California decided that the interim rules for the H-1B program issued by the DOL and DHS were invalid.

Effective Dec. 1, 2020, the Government of the United Arab Emirates will allow certain foreign investors to fully own local companies without an Emirati sponsor.

The Kuwaiti government will no longer accept work permit and residency renewals for expatriates aged 60 or over. The change takes effect on January 1, 2021.

The Swiss government has specified annual quotas for EU/EFTA service providers and third-country specialists. There is a separate quota for UK nationals in 2021 following the Brexit transition.

The State Department has published the December 2020 Visa Bulletin, which will follow the Dates for Filing Chart to determine eligibility for adjustment of status.

Due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, North American borders will remain closed for another month. Nonessential travel across U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders is banned through December 21, 2020.

DHS has proposed a rule authorizing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to expand biometrics collection for certain travelers entering or exiting the country.

Leading companies today have effectively addressed the challenges of corporate immigration through the use of technology.

Russia will grant entry for citizens of 52 countries through e-visas on January 1, 2021. The e-visa program is an extension of a pilot program launched in 2017.

The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has issued a ministerial decision to raise the minimum wage for Saudi workers. The minimum wage mandates will take effect in April 2021.

The Government of the UK has issued guidance for a new immigration system starting December 1, 2020. The guidance follows the Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules released in October 2020.

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The government has extended a visa fine waiver from November until December 31, 2020. The order applies to residency, tourist, and visit visa holders whose visas expired before March 1, 2020.

Eligibility for long-term residence permits will expand on December 1, 2020. New categories include doctors, certain specialists, PhD holders, and engineers. Applicants must be residents of the UAE.

USCIS plans to implement an amended naturalization civics test, which is required for most individuals seeking U.S. citizenship. The new naturalization civics test will be implemented on Dec. 1, 2020.

Migration Colombia has updated criteria to fulfill immigration obligations and administrative procedures for imposing sanctions. Changes are outlined in Resolution 2357.

Singapore will launch a new work pass called Tech.Pass in 2021. The work pass allows individuals to invest, start and run a business, and give lectures. Certain qualifying criteria apply.

Comments are open for the Critical Skills Occupations List and Ineligible List of Occupations for Employment Permits until December 11, 2020.