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Denmark: Updated Conditions for Residence Permits for Dependents
Denmark will allow accompanying family members of permanent residents or Danish citizens to extend their residence permits, even if the primary sponsor has been granted Danish citizenship.
Japan: Extension to the Validity of the Certificate of Eligibility
Japan updated the validity period of the certificate of eligibility (COE) on 22 June 2022. Holders of a COE will need to continue to meet qualification requirements for the extension to apply.
Ireland: Re-Entry Visa Requirements Removed for Minors to Accompany Parent
On 14 June 2022, the government of Ireland will no longer require parents of children under the age of 16 to apply for a re-entry visa for the child.
Sweden: Increased Filing Fees
The government of Sweden increased its work permit application fees for employees, self-employed individuals, and their family members.
Canada: Updated Domestic COVID-19-Related Travel Measures
Canada will suspend vaccination requirements for domestic and outbound travel beginning 20 June 2022. Travelers traveling throughout Canada will no longer be required to present proof of vaccination.
Estonia: Updated COVID-19-Related Requirements
As of 16 June 2022, all travelers are permitted to enter Estonia without being required to provide proof of vaccination, proof of recovery or proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
Denmark: Longer Application Processing Times
The government of Denmark announced that application processing delays for several immigration application types are expected to continue until September 2022.
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New Zealand: Pre-Departure Test Requirements Removed
New Zealand will no longer require travelers to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 pre-departure test result beginning 20 June 2022 and has updated entry requirements for border workers.
Taiwan: Reduced COVID-19-Related Entrance Requirements
The authorities of Taiwan began to ease border restrictions and quarantine requirements for international travelers beginning 11 June 2022.
Taiwan: Work Permit Applications to be Submitted Online Beginning the End of July 2022
Taiwan will require all work permit applications to be submitted online beginning 30 July 2022. The authorities recommend that applicants create an account prior to 30 July 2022.
Vietnam: Minimum Wage Increase July 2022
The government of Vietnam will increase the minimum wage by six percent beginning 1 July 2022. The overall wage will vary depending on the region of Vietnam in which individuals are employed.
USCIS to Transfer Some FY 2023 H-1B Cap Petitions to the California Service Center
USCIS has announced that it will transfer some FY 2023 H-1B cap-subject petitions to the California Service Center from the Vermont Service Center for processing.
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Japan: More COVID-19 Vaccination Certificates Approved for Entry into Japan
The government of Japan approved additional COVID-19 vaccine certificates for travelers entering the country as of 9 June 2022.
Canada: Temporary Suspension of Randomized Testing for Fully Vaccinated Travelers
The government of Canada will temporarily pause COVID-19 randomized testing requirements between 11 June 2022 and 30 June 2022 for fully vaccinated travelers.
U.S. Releases Updates to COVID-19 Entry Requirements for International Travelers
As of Sunday, June 12, 2022, the U.S. no longer requires vaccinated foreign travelers entering the country by air to have a pre-departure COVID-19 test and negative result before boarding.
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Portugal: Updated COVID-19-Related Entrance Requirements
The government of Portugal updated its COVID-19 entrance requirements on 9 June 2022 for all travelers entering the country, regardless of vaccination status.