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Global: Government and Consular Holiday Closures 2022 Through 2023
Many government offices temporarily close or reduce staff and operating hours during the holiday season. These changes have the potential to create processing delays for immigration-oriented requests.
India: Additional Consular Measures Introduced in England
The government of India introduced new measures to accommodate the increased demand for visa applications for the country.
Malaysia: Faster Entry Options for Long-Term Pass Holders
Malaysia will expand access to digital entry service dates to foreign nationals holding a valid Long-Term Pass category.
Canada: Expansion of Applications Permitted Under the International Experience Canada Program
Canada will expand the number of applications accepted by foreign national students applying under the International Experience Canada Program beginning in 2023.
Canada: Work Permit Options to Expand for Dependent Family Members in 2023
Canada will temporarily expand work permit options to eligible dependent family members of temporary foreign workers beginning in 2023.
2022 Holiday Travel Tips
Whether you’re traveling for business or vacation, there are important travel requirements to consider before you leave.
Saudi Arabia/India: Indian Nationals Exempt from Police Clearance Certificate Requirement
Saudi Arabia will no longer require Indian nationals to obtain a Police Clearance Certificate as part of the visa application process.
Iceland: Initiatives to Expand Specialist Foreign National Workers
Iceland plans to introduce several initiatives aimed at increasing the number of high-level foreign specialists in the country.
European Union: Proposed Visa Exemptions for Kosovo Passport Holders
The European Union has proposed to allow holders of Kosovo passports to enter the EU on a short-term basis for select activities without requiring a visa.
New Zealand: Working Holiday Visa Scheme with Spain Resumed
The government of New Zealand will offer 200 additional application slots to Spanish nationals under the country's Working Holiday scheme.
The Netherlands: New Visa Requirements for Turkish Nationals
The Netherlands will now require Turkish nationals to apply for a transit visa when transiting through the Netherlands.
The Philippines: ARC I-Card Annual Report Due March 2023
Philippines announced that foreign nationals holding valid ARC I-Card must file their Annual Report with the Bureau of Immigration office on or before 1 March 2023.
Sri Lanka: Immigration Document Fee Increases
The government of Sri Lanka will increase immigration fees for processing certain visa documents, passports, and travel authorization types throughout December 2022.
Germany/India: Expanded Application and Visa Submission Options in India
VFS Global will permit Indian nationals to schedule appointments and submit documents for Schengen Visas for travel to Germany in any VFS center located in India.
Hong Kong: Temporary Extension of Online Visa Application Services
The authorities of Hong Kong will extend measures to allow foreign nationals to complete all visa application types online.
How to Navigate a Changing Immigration and Mobility Landscape in the New Year
Utilize immigration technology to navigate a constantly changing immigration landscape.
Calling All Global Mobility Professionals! Say Goodbye to Immigration Busy Work in 2023
Three ways Envoy's immigration technology can streamline the tedious busy work in the new year.
Canada: Nova Scotia’s New Immigration Action Plan
Canada’s Province of Nova Scotia introduced a new Immigration Action Plan to increase the French-speaking population in the region on 7 November 2022.
Canada: Updates to the British Colombia Provincial Nominee Program
British Colombia, Canada expanded several aspects of the Provincial Nominee Program on 16 November 2022.
Bermuda: Minimum Wage Increase for 2023
The government of Bermuda will introduce a new statutory minimum wage rate of BMD 16.40 on 1 June 2023.