Turkey and US resumed visa services to their respective citizens
According to releases from both countries, reciprocal visa restrictions on US people entering Turkey and Turkish citizens entering the US, which had been in effect for almost three months and has harmed thousands of passengers, have been lifted.
Residency Malta processes 180 Malta Nomad Residence Permit Applications
The Malta Nomad Residence Permit, which was launched in June 2021, has been a huge success in attracting non-European digital nomads to live and work in Malta.
Italy announces a new work visa program for 2022
Italy: The deadlines for submitting work visa applications have now been set by the Italian government. Both seasonal and nonseasonal workers will benefit from the allotted dates.
Spain rescues 319 migrants off the coast of Canary Islands, with 18 more missing
According to Spain authorities, at least 319 migrants have been rescued while attempting to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a variety of boats.
Thousands of people are now New Zealand residents because of new scheme
Approximately 5000 people have become New Zealand residents as a result of a government-led expedited process that began last month
In-Person Interview Waivers for Certain Non-Immigrant Visa Applicants are Temporarily Extended by the Department of State
Consular officers have been permitted by the Department of State to waive the in-person interview requirement for certain non immigrant visa applicants who have petitions approved by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
International Princeton students respond to Biden’s announcement on STEM visa increases
On January 21, President Biden’s administration proposed adjustments to immigration policy and visa requirements aimed at attracting and retaining international students in STEM disciplines.
US Embassy in China has requested that the State Department allow diplomats to leave over Covid restrictions
According to two sources familiar with the situation, the US diplomatic mission in China has formally requested that the State Department grant American diplomats “approved departure,” allowing them and their families to leave the country amid increasingly strict Covid-19 containment measures.
Belgium: Current Operational Status of Government and Immigration Authorities
Belgium: Current Operational Status of Government and Immigration Authorities
Here is the latest Belgium updates and immigration status.
The number of H1B visas denied in the US has reached an all-time low
After fresh statistics revealed that 96 percent of specialist occupation visas were approved in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021, denial rates for US H1B visas have dropped to an all-time low