Belgium – Extended Processing Times for Family Reunification Applications

Posted on July 8, 2016

A new change in law has extended the processing times of in country applications and long term family reunification visa application filed separately from the principal applicant’s visa application.  After July 8, 2016, the processing time will extend by three… Read more »


India – Conversion of Person of Indian Origin (PIO) to Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) Extended Until 31 December 2016

Posted on July 8, 2016

The Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj announced at a press conference on June 19, 2016, that the deadline for the conversion of PIO (Person of Indian Origin) cardholders to OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) status would be extended to… Read more »


Norway – Minimum Wage Increased

Posted on July 8, 2016

Norway has increased its minimum wage threshold by about a half percent from last year.  Positions that require a Bachelor’s degree are now met at a threshold of 382,900 kroner, or about $45,500 USD.  Positions that require a Master’s degree… Read more »


Vietnam – Visa Waiver for Five European Countries Extended for One Year

Posted on July 8, 2016

The Vietnamese government has issued a Resolution extending the visa waiver program for nationals of France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom for another year. The terms of this extension remain unchanged from when the visa waiver was initially… Read more »