Learn about the EU Blue Card and other popular global work authorization options for employers sending talent abroad to the European Union and other countries.

The Schengen Area, also called the “Schengen Zone,” consists of 26 countries across Europe.

Beginning on May 1, 2021, the minimum salary for EU Blue Card holders increased.

South Korea is launching a new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system.

Immigration New Zealand discovered criteria discrepancies for skilled residence class visa applications (Category SMC).

The Temporary Work visa now enables foreign nationals to work in Saudi Arabia for a maximum six-month period with multiple entries.

The rules for employers conducting right to work checks are reverting to pre-pandemic expectations.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) of the Philippines announced new rules under the Alien Employment Permit (AEP) program.

The government of India recently announced further relaxed administrative rules for Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders.

The Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service declared that all foreign nationals earning a salary while working in Nigeria must pay taxes

IRCC has announced new permanent residence pathways for international graduates and in-country essential workers.

The Canadian government is granting flexibility to foreign nationals preparing extensions.

The Immigration Department of Malaysia released a statement declaring that all holders of an expired Social Visit Pass (SVP) in the country must exit Malaysia by April 21, 2021, at the latest.

The platform is being rolled out in phases. It was opened only to students in Nov. of 2020 and is now also available to foreign nationals applying for a residence permit and a work permit.

Join Envoy VP of Global Services Brendan Coggan for an update on changes to the United Kingdom immigration system.

Last week, the Ministry of Manpower in Indonesia announced that offshore Work Permit applications for foreign nationals are now being accepted.

The U.S. Embassy in Mumbai has announced they will scale back services due to the rise of positive COVID-19 cases in the area.

The Embassy of India in D.C. issued a statement that the requirement of carrying both old and new passports for OCI cardholders whose cards bear their old passport number is no longer in effect.

The UAE Federal Authority recently launched a six-month visa aimed to assist applicants in completing the required formalities of obtaining a Golden Residency visa.