Category: News

United Kingdom: The UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme: Everything You Need to Know

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 […]

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United States: H-1B Visa Lottery Oversight Would Tighten Under DHS Proposal

Source: news.bloomberglaw.com Published: 20 October 2023 A Department of Homeland Security proposal aims to clamp down on abuse of the annual H-1B visa lottery by selecting registrations based on unique beneficiary, regardless of how many registrations are submitted on their behalf. The proposed regulations (RIN: 1615-AC70) released Friday also address guidelines for voluntary work-site visits as part of compliance […]

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Australia: Refugee Council welcomes investment in protection visa reform

Source: refugeecouncil.org.au Published: 5 October 2023 Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) has welcomed the Albanese Government’s plan to invest $160 million in building a faster and fairer onshore protection visa assessment process.   “For years, the Refugee Council and our members have been calling for urgent reforms to Australia’s onshore refugee protection process to address unacceptable delays […]

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Europe: Brussels asks Poland for ‘clarifications’ about cash-for-visas scandal

Source: euronews.com Published: 20 September 2023 Ylva Johansson, the European Commissioner for home affairs, has written a letter to the Polish government asking for “clarifications” about the spiralling cash-for-visas scandal that has gripped the country. “These allegations are very concerning and give rise to questions regarding the compliance with EU law,” said a Commission spokesperson on […]

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United Kingdom: We’ve been too squeamish on migration, says Suella Braverman

Source: bbc.com Published: 3 October 2023 Suella Braverman has said politicians have been “too squeamish” to take action on immigration, in a hard-hitting Conservative conference speech. In an address to party activists, the home secretary said moving to a richer country had become a “realistic prospect” for “billions of people”. She also said a “hurricane” of […]

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Thailand: Visa-Free Tourism Scheme for Travelers from China and Kazakhstan Announced

Source: fragomen.com Published: 26 September 2023 The Thai government has approved a visa-free travel scheme for visitors from Mainland China and Kazakhstan for tourism, effective through February 29, 2024. Previously, travelers from Mainland China and Kazakhstan had to obtain an entry visa before traveling to Thailand for tourism. The government will review the temporary scheme upon […]

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Dubai: Migrate World expands services and announces collaboration with the Ministry of commerce, industry, and investment promotion in the Sultanate of Oman

Source: zawya.com Published: 26 September 2023 Established in 2007, Migrate World has evolved into a premier facilitator for immigration, residency, and citizenship solutions, offering high-net-worth individuals the opportunity to invest in countries across the world. Migrate World, a global leader in immigration, residency, and citizenship by investment services since 2007, announced a landmark collaboration with The […]

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Worldwide: Mimoun Assraoui becomes Latitude Group CEO

Source: khaleejtimes.com Published: 25 September 2023 Latitude Group is pleased to announce important changes to its leadership structure. Eric Major will transition to executive chairman to spearhead strategic growth initiatives, while Mimoun Assraoui will take on the role of Group CEO to lead over 20 offices worldwide Latitude Consultancy Limited, or Latitude Group, global experts in […]

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Cyprus: Trial in Four Accused in Cyprus Residency Permit Scandal Begins Oct. 11

Source: thenationalherald.com Published: 17 September 2023 Four people charged with helping rich foreigners get residency permits and valuable European Union passports in Cyprus in return for bribes will face court in a first hearing set for Oct. 11. The scheme unraveled in disgrace amid reports of corruption after the news site Al Jazeera conducted a sting […]

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