Please note, while we address some country-specific updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic, this Alert contains information regarding global restrictions and closures as they stand today. Given the constantly changing...more
11/2/2023
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Please note: while we address some country-specific updates related to the COVID-19 outbreak, the below contains information regarding global restrictions and closures as they stand today. Given the constantly changing nature...more
Australia - New Labor Market Testing Requirements Announced -
The Australian government has announced new legislation impacting the Labor Market Testing (LMT) requirements for employer-sponsored visas. Employers seeking to...more
12/4/2020
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Australia - Travel Restrictions Extended -
The Australian Border Force announced that travel restrictions impacting all travelers (with the exemption of Australian citizens, permanent residents, and their immediate family...more
10/6/2020
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China - Exemptions for Official M Visa Invitation Letters Available for Some Nationalities -
The Chinese authorities have recently announced that holders of valid residence permits who are nationals of certain countries...more
9/9/2020
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Please note: while we address some country-specific updates related to the COVID-19 outbreak, the below contains information regarding global restrictions and closures as they stand today. Given the constantly changing nature...more
Austria - Border Reopening and Immigration Procedure Updates Announced -
On May 13, 2020 the Austrian government announced its agreement with France, Germany, and Switzerland to coordinate the reopening of their mutual...more
6/1/2020
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Australia - Changes to Working Holiday Maker Visas for Bushfire Recovery -
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has accepted the recommendation of the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) to relax and broaden the...more
3/3/2020
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China - Expedited Permit Processing for Highly-Skilled Foreign Nationals in Shanghai and Coronavirus Related Travel Restrictions -
Effective immediately, certain Category A (highly-skilled) applicants seeking permission to...more
2/3/2020
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