Thailand: Updated COVID-19 Measures
Thailand will reduce COVID-19 measures beginning 1 July 2022. Travelers entering the country should also ensure that they hold the appropriate immigration authorization prior to arrival.
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Denmark: Changes for Recent Graduates and Positive Skills List Employees
Denmark expanded the right for recent graduates to work in the country while their work and residence permit is processed, and granted more flexibility to employers when calculating AUB requirements.
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Guyana: Minimum Wage Increase
The government of Guyana will increase the minimum wage for private-sector workers by 36 percent beginning 1 July 2022. As a result, the minimum wage will rise from GYD 44,200 to GYD 60,147.
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China: Updated Salary Requirements for Select Cities
The city government in Shenzhen will increase the monthly minimum salary requirement for Category A and B work permit holders effective 1 July 2022 .
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The Philippines: Accreditation for Third-Party Providers
The government of the Philippines announced changes for third-party providers who apply for alien employment permits (AEP) that will go into effect on 18 July 2022.
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Kuwait: Suspension of Select Visa Categories
The government of Kuwait temporarily suspended the issuance of select visit visa categories on 26 June 2022. The suspension will apply to entry visit visas and family member or tourist visas.
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Japan: Registration Requirements for Sponsors of Foreign National Employees
The government of Japan introduced a new entrance measure that must be completed by the sponsor of foreign national employees seeking to enter the country.
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UAE: Citizens Granted Visa-Free Travel to the UK in 2023
The United Arab Emirates announced that its citizens will be permitted access to visa-free travel to the United Kingdom (UK) through the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system.
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Sweden: Residence Permit for Highly Qualified Persons
The government of Sweden released information for a residence permit for highly qualified persons who seek to work or establish a business in Sweden.
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South Korea: Visa-Free Travel Resumed for Residents of Hong Kong
Residents of Hong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders will be permitted to apply for Korean electronic travel authorization (K-ETA) to benefit from visa-free travel to South Korea.
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Russia: Extension of Registration of Stay Agreement with Uzbekistan
The government of Russia and the government of Uzbekistan reached an agreement that extends the time granted to citizens for registering residence addresses with immigration authorities.
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Norway: National Identification Cards Valid for Entry into Turkey until End of 2022
The governments of Turkey and Norway have established a temporary arrangement that will allow Norwegian national ID card holders to enter Turkey without providing passport information.
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What Is Adjustment of Status?
Adjustment of Status (AOS) is the final step of the green card process for foreign nationals based in the U.S.
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Ireland: New Jobs Added to the Critical Skills Occupation List
On 20 June 2022, the government of Ireland announced changes to the employment permit system, including updating the Critical Skills Occupations List for Employment Permits.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sweden: Increased Filing Fees
The government of Sweden increased its work permit application fees for employees, self-employed individuals, and their family members.
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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.
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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.
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