By Alexandra Demeure 8 November 2021 In International News
This Monday, November 8, 2021, the United States reopen land and air borders to all travelers vaccinated against Covid-19. . This marks the end of 18 months of restrictions, after the Spring 2020 Proclamations that closed borders to travelers from the Schengen Area, the United
By Alexandra Demeure 29 September 2021 In France news
France is conditioning eligibility to a number of work statuses to minimum wages, indexed to the French minimum wage called “SMIC”. On 1st October, the SMIC will be re-evaluated and subject to a raise of 2,2%. , As a consequence, all immigration-related minimum wages indexed
By Alexandra Demeure 29 September 2021 In France news
Since June 9, 2021, France has implemented new travel restriction measures taking into account the circulation of variants of Covid-19 but also the status of vaccination of travelers. , As such, the countries of origin are categorized according to their level of circulation of the
By Alexandra Demeure 17 September 2021 In International News
The Vietnamese authorities have recently released a resolution (105/NQ-CP issued on 9 September 2021) simplifying conditions that one must meet to apply for a work permit. , This aims at supporting businesses, badly impacted by the Covid-19 crisis and travel restrictions. Government wishes to avoid
By Alexandra Demeure 31 August 2021 In International News
After a pilot operation that ran from May til August 2021, South Korea will fully implement the new Electronic Travel Authorization system as of 1 September. The so-called “K-ETA” will allow travelers from certain countries not subject to visa to obtain green light to enter
By Alexandra Demeure 22 July 2021 In France news
Initially open until July 1, 2021 (read or re-read our dedicated article), the platform for submitting post-Brexit status applications will remain functional until September 30, 2021. British nationals residing in France before December 31, 2020 (or their families who joined them before July 1) whom
By Alexandra Demeure 6 July 2021 In International News
On 1 July 2021, the UK authorities have open a new immigration route for international students to remain in the country after graduating. It is now possible for them to extend their stay in the UK for a further 2 years (Bachelor and Master graduates)
By Alexandra Demeure 1 July 2021 In International News
Updated 1 July , South Korean authorities have announced that from July 1, 2021 on, travelers who have been fully vaccinated for at least 2 weeks will be able to enter Korea without having to undergo a quarantine. This applies in particular to business travelers
By Alexandra Demeure 11 June 2021 In International News
The American authorities have just announced that, effective immediately, the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) will be valid for 2 years instead of 1 year. , The EAD is a work authorization that completes the dependent status of a spouse willing to work in the US.
By Alexandra Demeure 7 June 2021 In France news
At the end of the Brexit transition period on 31 December 2020, approximately 400,000 UK nationals were residing in France on the basis of free movement of persons within the EU. In terms of immigration, the Brexit negotiations protected their rights to remain in the