Netherlands: Deadline to Submit Residence Applications for UK Nationals Living in The Netherlands Extended

On Sept. 15, 2021, a federal judge set aside a regulation that was scheduled to replace the current H-1B wage-based selection process.

On Sept. 20, 2021 individuals with a vaccination certificate issued from North Macedonia, San Marino, Switzerland, Tukey, Ukraine or the Vatican City are exempt from the travel ban.

The State Department has expanded an existing policy to waive in-person interviews for visa applicants due to COVID-19. The policy now extends to F, M and academic J applicants.

On Sept. 10, 2021, the UK government released a statement on changes to its Immigration Rules. The new rules will remain effective through 2021.

The Ministry for Justice and Ministry for State and Law Reform announced a final extension for immigration and international protection permissions set to expire Jan. 15, 2022.

Starting Sept. 16, 2021, the Indonesian government will partially lift the international travel ban for foreigners that hold certain visas and permits.

Shanghai Foreign Affairs Office is now accepting invitation letter applications for dependents applying for visas.

The State Department has released the October 2021 Visa Bulletin, which will use the Dates for Filing Chart.

The Singapore government will launch two dedicated vaccination channels for overseas Singapore citizens to return to Singapore to be vaccinated.

IRCC has requested that individuals who submitted their visitor visa application before Sept. 7, 2021, submit new applications via the IRCC Portal.

Fully vaccinated travelers from certain countries who hold valid UAE residence visas may return to the UAE.

The Irish government will resume short-term visa processing beginning Monday, Sept. 13.

Employers in Kazakhstan must file all quota applications for quota-subject work permits for 2022 by Sept. 30, 2021.

The government of the Philippines announced on Sept. 6, 2021, that it will lift an entry ban on travelers arriving from certain countries.

Sweden announced that it would extend the deadline for residence status for UK nationals and their family members from Sept. 30, 2021, to Dec. 31, 2021.

As of Sept. 7, 2021, fully vaccinated foreign nationals can travel to Canada for discretionary (non-essential) travel.

Biometric rules have been updated for specific documents required in the application for residency.

Foreign nationals, including those with documents that expired after Mar. 16, 2020, have until Mar. 15, 2022, to obtain permanent residence visas or extend temporary visas.