The Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection advertises a 2 month processing time for low risk subclass 457 visas and 3 months for high risk. Current processing times for the Subclass 457 visa are 8-10 weeks, which is within… Read more »
As previously reported by FGI in February 2016, beginning Sunday, August 14th, Brazil will be a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. The Hague Apostille Convention is a global inter-government organization comprised of 80 countries including the European Union, joined… Read more »
Please take note of the following public holidays on Monday, August 15th. These holidays will results in government office closures. Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Switzerland – Assumption of Mary Costa Rica – Mother Day India – Independence… Read more »
Biometric information will be mandatory at all Indian Visa Application Centers in the United Kingdom. Beginning August 19th, individuals applying for employment, journalist, research, student, visit (only applicable for Pakistani nationals), project, and missionary visas must appear in person to… Read more »
Two new employment permits took effect beginning of August 2016. The New Employment Permit (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2016 – S.I. No. 363 of 2016 and New Employment Permits (Trusted Partner) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 – S.I. No. 403 of 2016T… Read more »
Employers intending to hire foreign nationals must now perform a labor market search to show an attempt to hire local candidates was unsuccessful before they can apply for block visas. In an effort to localize the workforce, Saudi Arabia launched… Read more »
In an effort to boost non-oil revenues, the Saudi Cabinet has implemented new and increased government visa fees. The new and increased fees are listed below, effective October 2, 2016: One-time entry fee – SR 2,000 (exempt for travelers performing… Read more »
As previously mentioned, residents in Istanbul must get an appointment date from the immigration Department’s online system for extension of residence applications. Appointment dates are given randomly after approximately 5-6 months by the Immigration Department’s online system in Istanbul City. … Read more »
