CANADA – Electronic Travel Authorization will be Required for Visa-Exempt Nationals

Posted on June 5, 2015

Beginning March 15, 2016, foreign nationals who are visa-exempt will be required to register for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) in order to receive pre-approval for travel to Canada. The application process will be accessible online on August 1, 2015…. Read more »


KENYA – Long Term Work Permits are Experiencing Processing Delays

Posted on June 5, 2015

The Department of Immigration Services (DIS) in Kenya is experiencing delays in processing long term work permits for foreign nationals. The majority of the delays are occurring during the file-opening stages for new and renewal applications and also during the… Read more »


MALAYSIA – New Processing Division to Result in Quicker Employment Pass Processing

Posted on June 5, 2015

The Malaysia Expatriate Talent Service Centre (MYXpats Centre), a new processing division, will be open for employers applying for Employment Passes as well as other passes for foreign nationals, beginning on June 1, 2015. The system is expected to bring… Read more »


SOUTH AFRICA – Streamlined Premium Processing Center Now Available

Posted on June 5, 2015

A new service center, located in GGDA’s Gauteng Investment Centre in Sandton, is expected to streamline visa and permit application and renewal processing times to an average of just four weeks. In order to take advantage of this service, employers… Read more »