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The Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act: A Legislative Vaccine Against COVID-19?
The Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act may help alleviate the country’s shortage of healthcare workers.
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U.S. Immigration: 2021 Year in Review
As 2021 winds down, we are looking back at some key updates in U.S. employment-based immigration.
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USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for the First Half of Fiscal Year 2022
(USCIS) announced that it has received enough H-2B petitions for temporary nonagricultural workers to meet the congressionally mandated cap for the first half of FY 2022
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The New COVID-19 Vaccine Passport: Your Ticket to Travel?
Although some consider COVID-19 vaccine passports to be a ticket to freedom for international travel, many questions remain about their scope and application.
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The International Entrepreneur Parole Program, Explained
The International Entrepreneur Parole (IEP) program is intended to help foreign entrepreneurs establish startup businesses in the U.S.
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Points-based Immigration: A Potential Option for The U.S.?
Could a points-based immigration system be a viable option for the U.S.? Take a closer look at how it's different than a quota system.
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The Schengen Zone: Everything You Need to Know
The Schengen Area, also called the “Schengen Zone,” consists of 26 countries across Europe.
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UK Announces Statement of Changes to Immigration Rules
The UK has announced a series of changes to their immigration rules aimed at enticing foreign workers to remain in the UK. Changes take effect in the early spring and mid-summer of 2021.
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Benin Government Announces New Electronic Passport System
The Government of Benin has announced plans to implement an electronic Passport (ePassport) system designed to expedite clearance and facilitate entry for passport holders at ports of entry.
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Estonia Announces Minimum Salary Levels for 2021
Estonia has updated its national minimum salary levels for 2021. Minimum monthly salary levels have risen 2.9% from 2020. The new minimum wages are in effect nationwide through March 2, 2022.
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Netherlands Grants More Business Activity Rights to UK Business Visitors
The Netherlands is now allowing more activities for UK national business visitors. UK nationals may now perform more activities without a work permit, including research and analysis.
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UK Government Releases 2021 Budget Report; Aims to Attract More Foreign Talent
The Government of the UK has released a 2021 Budget Report with changes to the country’s immigration regime. The 2021 Budget Plan unveils several proposed plans.
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China’s Expert Bureau Announces Relaxed Shanghai Work Permit Requirements
To attract more skilled foreign workers, the Chinese government has relaxed eligibility requirements and certain rules for Shanghai Work Permit applicants.
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Ukraine Publishes Minimum Salary Rates for 2021
The Ukrainian government has posted new minimum wage levels for 2021. The minimum salary level nationwide is now UAH 60,000 per month. New salary levels affect new, pending and existing applications.
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Thailand Announces More Requirements for 90-Day Report Applications
The Government of Thailand has added more requirements for 90-day report applications.
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Italy Issues Post-Brexit Guidance for UK Nationals
The Italian government has published new guidance for UK nationals following the Brexit transition.
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France Posts Post-Brexit Guidance for UK Nationals
France has provided more information for UK nationals to secure post-Brexit residency rights. UK nationals must file their applications for a new residence permit before July 1, 2021.
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Austria: Post-Brexit Updates Available for U.K. Nationals
The Austrian government has issued updates for U.K nationals following the Brexit transition. U.K. nationals must file an application for a new residency permit by December 31, 2021.
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Costa Rica to Launch Visa Waiver for Certain Chinese Nationals
On Mar. 1, 2021, some Chinese nationals will be eligible for visa waivers. Eligible travelers must buy a tourism package from a tour agency registered in Costa Rica upon entry.
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Saudi Arabia Introduces Temporary Work Visit Visa
The Saudi government has created a new short-term work visa for certain foreign nationals. Qualified employees may work in Saudi Arabia for a visa-sponsoring entity up to 90 days per year.
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