Canada – Notable Changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP)

Posted on March 4, 2019

The Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP) provides eligible students the chance to obtain valuable Canadian work experience. On February 14, 2019, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) implemented several changes to the PGWPP, such as: The removal of the requirement… Read more »


European Union – Apostille No Longer Required on Public Documents Issued by EU Member States

Posted on March 4, 2019

Under the Public Documents Regulation (EU) 2016/1191, effective February 16, 2019, an apostille (authenticity stamp) is no longer required when presenting public documents issued by the authorities of one EU member state to the authorities of another EU member state. In… Read more »


France – New Online Verification Procedure for VLS-TS Long-Stay Visa

Posted on March 4, 2019

Effective February 18, 2019, all foreign nationals in France holding unverified VLS-TS long-stay visas must verify their visa via a new online portal. The residence permit tax stamp must be paid for via the same portal as part of the new… Read more »


Malaysia – New Upper Age Limit for Long-Term Social Visit Pass Applications for Dependent Children via the Expatriate Services Division

Posted on March 4, 2019

Effective immediately, the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) has announced a new upper age limit for Long-Term Social Visit Pass (LTSVP) applications for dependent children. Dependent children applying for an LTSVP via the ESD must now be aged between 18 and… Read more »