Iceland: Border Measures Remain Unchanged Until February 2022 

The government of the Netherlands will increase the country’s statutory minimum wage by 10.15% effective 1 January 2023.

Colombia issued information on the validation process for higher education degrees obtained by an education institution located outside the country.

The UAE standardized the grace period and the overstay fee for foreign nationals remaining in the country after their authorized period of stay.

On 18 November 2022, Mexico launched an agreement that will expand the options to have certain travel document types verified and notarized.

Canada introduced new validity periods for foreign nationals nominated for work or temporary residency authorization through a Provincial agreement.

India lifted COVID-19 testing requirements for fully vaccinated travelers entering the country beginning 22 November 2022 .

On 18 November 2022, the government of New Zealand established a new process for escalating the processing of select 2021 Resident Visa applications.

The government of the Philippines will conduct yearly reporting reviews of foreign nationals in the country from 1 January 2023 until 1 March 2023.

Austria expanded its list of occupations classified as those that have a skills shortage for applicants of the Red-White-Red card.

Ireland will increase the country’s national minimum wage to €11.30 per hour on 1 January 2023.

The government of the United Kingdom will raise the country’s national living wage (NLW) to £10.42 on 1 April 2023.

Switzerland will establish new employment quotas for nationals of Croatia applying for B and L permits beginning 1 January 2023.

Australia passed legislation to establish a new statutory body that will work to address skill shortages throughout the country along with planning for the workforce’s future.

Germany updated its visa processing timeline for long-stay visas and residence permits on 10 November 2022 .

Due to Equal Pay Transparency laws enacted in many state and local jurisdictions, companies across the U.S. may face changes to their Permanent Labor Certification Programs (PERMs).

The U.S. State Department (DOS) announced it is continuing to take new steps for foreign nationals seeking entry into the U.S.

On 14 November 2022, Canada lifted flight restrictions with India, allowing for new travel convenience between the two countries .

Malaysia will launch a new electronic pass renewal system for employees with valid Employment Passes beginning 1 December 2022.

On 14 November 2022, the government of Canada introduced a new Youth Mobility Agreement with Italy to expand work opportunities for Canadian and Italian youth.