Source: fragomen.com Published: 10 January 2024 Fragomen and UK Managing Partner Nadine Goldfoot are shortlisted in two categories of the 2024 Women & Diversity in Law Awards. The firm (and its UK Green Team) is shortlisted in the “Environmental Sustainability Initiative of the Year” category, which recognizes an initiative that has successfully promoted diversity, equity and […]
Source: arabnews.com Published: 10 January 2024 In a bid to attract global talent and diversify its economy away from oil, Saudi Arabia has added five new products to its premium residency program. The program, launched in 2019, aims to allow eligible foreigners to live in the Kingdom and receive benefits such as exemption from paying expat […]
Source: scmp.com Published: 8 January 2024 Hong Kong’s revamped investment migration scheme has received an overwhelming response from wealthy families and high-net-worth individuals globally, according to a senior government official. Many of these wealthy individuals have expressed interest in applying for residency in the city and setting up family offices here to manage their assets, according […]
Source: globalcitizensolutions.com Published: 5 January 2024 Migration is often influenced by political and economic factors, conflict, instability, and more recently, the impacts of climate change. The World Migration Day, on 18th December was established to honor the contributions of migrants and recognize their rights, an occasion that aligns with the core values of unity, compassion, and […]
Source: klaskolaw.com Published: 4 December 2023 Internationally renowned employment-based immigration law firm Klasko Immigration Law Partners is excited to welcome Timothy D’Arduini as its newest attorney and partner. Tim joined Klasko Immigration effective Friday, December 1. Tim is located in Washington, DC, and will be managing the firm’s new DC office location. He will be an essential part […]
Source: bbc.com Published: 1 December 2023 Hackers are increasing their attacks on Booking.com customers by posting adverts on dark web forums asking for help finding victims. Cyber-criminals are offering up to $2,000 (£1,600) for login details of hotels as they continue to target the people who are staying with them. Since at least March, customers have been […]
Source: IMC Staff Writer / 2M Radio Published: 25 October 2023 The French Ambassador to Morocco, Christophe Lecourtier, announced on radio 2M, a Moroccan radio station, earlier this week that France has lifted all visa restrictions on Moroccan citizens. “Whoever fulfils the conditions necessary to obtain a visa will get his visa”, Lecourtier assured. This policy […]
Source: fragomen.com Published: 25 October 2023 The situation The UK government’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme commenced operation today. It currently only applies to Qatari nationals, but will be incrementally expanded to other nationalities throughout 2024 in phases. A closer look Impact Background Looking ahead
Source: cicnews.com Published: 5 October 2023 The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) has just released the findings of its report on the processing of permanent residence applications by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The audit’s purpose was to determine if IRCC processed applications for permanent residence as quickly and efficiently as possible. The OAG serves Canada’s parliament by conducting audits […]
Source: fragomen.com Published: 18 October 2023 On 25 October 2023, the UK government will implement an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme as part of its ambition to make the country’s border fully digitalised by 2025. This will require travellers who do not usually require a visa to visit the UK to obtain digital permission to travel […]
