Brazil – E-Visa Introduced

Posted on December 4, 2017

  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil implemented the E-Visa program for nationals of Australia, Canada, Japan, and the United States. Eligible nationals can apply for the e-visa at the following website: http://www.vfsglobal.com/brazil-evisa/.  The E-visa costs 40 USD which… Read more »


Canada – Changes to List of Designated Countries for Immigration Medical Exam

Posted on December 4, 2017

  Effective November 23, 2017, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated the list of “designated countries” whose residents require an immigration medical examination (IME) to apply for a temporary or permanent residence visa. The following countries, previously not… Read more »


Germany – Consulates and Immigration Authorities Experience Long Wait Times

Posted on December 4, 2017

  Currently, many German Embassies and Consulates are offering appointments for entry visa applications that take about 3-5 months to obtain.  Foreign nationals that have previously resided in Germany result in longer processing of about 3-6 weeks as they would… Read more »


Japan – Relaxation of Visa Requirements for Indian and Ukrainian Nationals

Posted on December 4, 2017

  Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that several measures to relax the visa requirements for nationals of India and Ukraine will take effect on 1 January 2018. Nationals of India Applicants will be able to apply for a… Read more »


Sweden – Changes to Revoking Temporary Residence Permits

Posted on December 4, 2017

New changes regarding the revocation of a temporary residence permit for work will go into effect beginning of December 1, 2017.  The changes will no longer require the Swedish Migration Agency to revoke a temporary residence permit in relation to… Read more »


Switzerland – 2017 Quotas for EU/EFTA L and B Permits for Assignees Exhausted

Posted on December 4, 2017

  The 2017 quota for short-term L permits and long-term B permits for assignees from European Union (EU) / European Free Trade Agreement (EFTA) countries, has been filled. For new, incoming EU/EFTA nationals who are assigned to Switzerland but remain… Read more »