CANADA – Express Entry Program to Launch on January 1st, 2015
Posted on December 5, 2014
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has recently released more details on its new Express Entry program, which is a new online system that handles applications under four economic immigration programs: Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW),… Read more »
INDIA – Visas on Arrival Available for Many Foreign Nationals
Posted on December 5, 2014
Since November 27th, 2014, new visa-on-arrival services have been in effect for nationals of more than 40 countries. These nationals will no longer be required to obtain tourist visas prior to their departure to India. In the future, the Indian… Read more »
IRELAND – Processing Delays Continue to Worsen
Posted on December 5, 2014
After revising its employment permit scheme and transitioning to a new a case management system earlier this year, the Irish Department of Jobs, Enterprise, and Innovation is experiencing a significant backlog of applications. Additionally, their new payment system is also… Read more »
ROMANIA – New Work Permit Adjudication System
Posted on December 5, 2014
A new work permit adjudication system, the “Approval Scheme,” went into effect in Romania on November 28th, 2014. While employers must still submit an employment approval application to the General Inspectorate for immigration through their representatives, additional requirements have been… Read more »
RUSSIA – New Fingerprinting Requirement for Certain Visa Applicants
Posted on December 5, 2014
As a result of an order signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, visa applicants in five countries must undergo fingerprinting beginning December 10th,, 2014. Individuals applying for any type of Russian visa in Denmark, Ireland, Myanmar, Namibia, the U.K., or… Read more »