Israel – Embassies in China, Turkey, and India to Stop Processing Certain Applications

Posted on July 8, 2019

Effective June 25, 2019, the Israeli Embassies in China, Turkey and India have suspended visa processing for certain applications, except for student visas and health care employees. The Israeli Embassies in India will only accept the following applications: A/2 Student,… Read more »


Japan – Increased Processing Times

Posted on July 8, 2019

Two new work visas for blue collar workers came into effect in April 2019, the Specified Skilled Worker (i) and Specified Skilled Worker (ii) for specific fields of employment.  Due to the influx of applications, processing times for Business Managers,… Read more »


South Africa – Change of status allowed for spouses and children of South African and Permanent Residence holders

Posted on July 8, 2019

Effective June 28, 2019, spouses and children of South African citizens and Permanent Residence holders may change their status from Visitor to any other category from within the country. Regulation 9(9)(a) that had prevented spouses and children from changing status… Read more »