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This week, tens of thousands of people will flock to the Nevada desert to attend the Burning Man festival—an annual international attraction, drawing visitors from all over the world looking to take in the desert environment, artistic expression, and spectacular costumes. Locally, however, the event is also known for being
IMPACT – MEDIUM What is the change? Singapore has launched a trial version of its electronic arrival card. What does the change mean? International visitors entering Singapore via selected air, bus and ferry operators may complete their arrival card electronically by submitting their personal information and trip details via web or mobile app up
IMPACT – MEDIUM What is the change? The Home Office has announced a plan to introduce a new fast-track visa for select professionals with skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). What does the change mean? The new scheme will be part of the Tier 1 Exceptional Talent visa route and will
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently issued policy guidance clarifying how officers will make decisions regarding employment authorization to foreign nationals who are paroled into the U.S. Key points: USCIS will consider employment authorization on a case-by-case basis for those paroled into the U.S. Adjudicators will exercise their discretion to
IMPACT – LOW What is the change? The Netherlands plans to introduce a QR code to Dutch passports. What does the change mean? An individualized QR code will replace the citizen service number (BSN) currently found on Dutch passports. The transition to QR-readable passports is expected to take two years. Implementation time frame: The
IMPACT – MEDIUM What is the change? Oman has extended its visa ban for foreign nationals working in 10 different industries, including information and technology, marketing and sales, insurance, and engineering. What does the change mean? Employers will not be able to hire expatriates to fill jobs in any of the affected
IMPACT – HIGH What is the change? The United Arab Emirates has begun providing work authorization to male dependents of UAE residents. What does the change mean? Men who are sponsored for residence by their wife, a parent or a child can now apply for work permits on the basis of their dependent status.
IMPACT – MEDIUM What is the Brexit update? In the last couple of days, news outlets have reported on the immediate end of free movement on Oct. 31 in the event of a no-deal Brexit. What does the news mean? At the moment it is not clear whether the comments made by the
A group of business and immigration organizations have co-authored a letter to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) seeking information about the new H-1B electronic registration system. The letter to USCIS Acting Director Ken Cuccinelli was signed by 15 organizations, representing major U.S. companies, immigration practitioners and higher education institutions. Key
IMPACT – MEDIUM Australia has announced new measures to bring high-skilled migrants to the country, extending a global talent pilot program and launching a new effort to identify and recruit migrants at the top of their profession. The Global Talent - Employer Sponsored program (GTES). The GTES was launched as a