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Taiwan: Online Process for Issuance of Alien Resident Certificates for Select Foreign Nationals
Taiwan launched a pilot program for the issuance of employment permits for foreign professionals and their family members. The online application will open 1 July 2022.
New Zealand: Immigration Fees Increased for Most Visa Categories
The government of New Zealand will increase immigration fees and levies for most visa applications on 31 July 2022. The average increase will be around 43 percent (NZD 81).
EU: Commission Approves Visa-Free Travel Agreement with Kuwait and Qatar
The European Council and European Commission have approved a proposal to provide short-term visa-free travel for the citizens of Kuwait and Qatar.
Qatar: Registering Travel for Entry World Cup
Travelers entering Qatar for the World Cup in the Fall of 2022 will need to apply for an identification card that will serve as an entry visa and allow the holder to travel around Qatar.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.