By Alexandra Demeure 10 June 2022 In International News
Since the outbreak of the Ukrainian crisis on February 24, 2022, more than 7 million border crossings without return have been recorded until June 7, according to figures published by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on June 9, 2022. Among these 7.3 million
By Alexandra Demeure 15 May 2022 In International News
On May 13, the Vietnamese government released official letter No 416/CD-TTg regarding the suspension of Covid-19 test requirement for all travelers entering Vietnam from May 15, 2022. The letter also indicates that this decision was taken on the basis that severe COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and
By Alexandra Demeure 5 May 2022 In International News
The US authorities have announced the increase of the automatic extension period of certain EADs, to reach a total of 540 days of validity after expiration. The EAD is the Employment Authorization Document which allows, for example, the holder of an L2 visa (spouse
By Alexandra Demeure 4 May 2022 In France news
France conditions eligibility to a number of professional immigration statuses by the guarantee of a minimum wage, indexed to the SMIC (minimum interprofessional growth wage). To guarantee the purchasing power of the lowest paid local employees, the amount of the SMIC is regularly reassessed by
By Alexandra Demeure 21 April 2022 In France news
Under the free movement of persons in the European Union (EU), nationals of the 27 EU Member States are free to settle in France if they work, study, or have sufficient resources. Combined with the right to respect for private and family life, this freedom
By Alexandra Demeure 30 March 2022 In International News
Since Brexit and the new immigration system launched at the time, the British authorities regularly adjust the legislation to meet businesses’ needs for flexibility whilst keeping control of the conditions and volume. In this context, the UK Government announced mid-March a wave of changes, including
By Alexandra Demeure 21 March 2022 In International News
Two years after Malaysia closed its borders on March 18, 2020, the Prime Minister of Malaysia has announced that the country will reopen fully on April 1st, 2022. Beginning April 1st, foreigners entering Malaysia with valid travel documents do not need to undergo quarantine, so long
By Alexandra Demeure 7 March 2022 In France news
In order to facilitate the arrival on European soil of Ukrainians fleeing their country further to the Russian military invasion, the European authorities activated the European Temporary Protection system on March 3, 2022. Created in 2001 by Directive 2001/55/EC but never activated until today, the aim
By Alexandra Demeure 16 February 2022 In International News
The South African Critical Skills Work Visa is a work visa for foreigners who possess essential skills or qualifications in business sectors that contribute to the growth and maintenance of the South African economy, but who lack South African workforce. Sectors identified include agriculture, architecture,
By Alexandra Demeure 10 February 2022 In France news
“La French Tech is the French movement of start-ups”. This is how the initiative launched in 2013 by the French authorities is defined. This label aims at developing the attractiveness of France for start-ups, promote the emergence of promising start-ups and give them the means to
