Effective November 9, 2018, Law no. 247 introduces some changes to the immigration rules which may affect foreign national workers. The legislative changes are being studied by the immigration authorities who are expected to release further instructions implementing the changes… Read more »
Effective November 1, 2018, the Shanghai authorities have launched a new online application service for foreign nationals eligible for the 144-hour transit visa exemption, arriving at one of Shanghai’s airports. The number of foreign nationals visiting Shanghai is expected to increase during… Read more »
The Immigration Department and Investigate Police (PDI) launched a new platform for Permanent Residence registration, beginning November 5th, in obtaining visa stamps. This in part is due to help with the massive delays that are experienced at the PDI, which… Read more »
As reported earlier, Argentina implemented a new platform, RADEX, though it is currently facing technical difficulties as it is encountering delays between each stage of the process. It is expected that the problem would be fixed in the next coming… Read more »
New visa application centers have opened to facilitate the first phase of the biometric expansion for nationals from countries in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Nationals from these countries have been required to give their biometrics since July 31,… Read more »
Effective November 12, 2018, MYXpats (via the ESD portal) will strictly enforce that only personnel named in the company’s Letter of Undertaking (LOU) will be allowed to handle immigration applications. This rule was already in effect but was not strictly… Read more »
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) has released further information about its upcoming new Visa and Citizenship Application Service (UK VACS). While the Home Office promises a more streamlined, intuitive process, implementation delays are likely, and applicants considered higher risk are… Read more »
A new application process is soon to be implemented by the National Immigration Office (DNM) for the 90 days work permit (24H visa). The new platform, called RADEX, is aimed to expedite the process and reduce waiting times. Applicants can… Read more »
On October 26, 2018, the government published Normative Resolution 35/2018, regulating the issuance of a temporary visa and residence authorization for receiving training related to the operation or maintenance of equipment or other goods produced in Brazil. The Resolution allows… Read more »
The New York and Los Angeles Visa Application Centers in the United States is set to close on November 29, 2018. No new applications or biometrics may be collected after November 1, 2018. Within that time period, November 2 –… Read more »
