By Alexandra Demeure 17 November 2025 In International News
Malaysian authorities have announced stricter procedures for canceling work permits (“Passes”) effective November 18, 2025: The Pass shortening application must be submitted online via the employer’s ESD account before the
By Alexandra Demeure 22 September 2025 In International News
Reminder The H-1B visa allows U.S. employers to hire highly skilled foreign professionals in specialized fields (IT, engineering, healthcare, research, etc.). It is subject to an annual lottery managed by
By Alexandra Demeure 31 July 2025 In International News
Effective September 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) will end most in-person interview exemptions for nonimmigrant visa applications. This measure marks a return to mandatory interviews by default,
By Alexandra Demeure 13 June 2025 In International News
Effective Date: June 9, 2025 President Trump has issued a proclamation imposing visa and travel restrictions on nationals from 19 countries, effective June 9, 2025. These restrictions apply specifically to nationals who
By Alexandra Demeure 28 May 2025 In International News
In December 2023, China introduced a visa exemption program for citizens of six countries, including France, initially allowing 15-day visa-free stays for tourism, business, or family visits. In November 2024,
By Alexandra Demeure 16 May 2025 In International News
The UK Government’s White Paper, presented to Parliament in May 2025, outlines significant changes to the UK’s legal migration framework. These reforms aim to reduce net migration, tighten visa
By Alexandra Demeure 3 April 2025 In International News
Since April 11, 2025, a new registration requirement for immigrant minors aged 14 on U.S. soil is in place. This measure follows President Trump’s Executive Order 14159 of January 25, 2025,
By Alexandra Demeure 12 May 2023 In International News
US authorities have lifted the requirement for vaccination against the COVID-19 virus for international air travel, effective Friday, May 12, 2023 at 12:01 a.m. EDT. The requirement of 2 doses of
By Alexandra Demeure 21 March 2023 In International News
The Schengen countries are getting ready to launch an electronic travel authorization system, in order to ensure better management of international travelers. Currently, around sixty countries have signed an
By Alexandra Demeure 2 February 2023 In International News
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) have recently introduced a Nomad Visa / Remote work visa to offer flexibility and attract foreigners with no local sponsor company, but employed outside the
