Key Points The European Commission upgraded the Schengen Information System on 6 March 2023 The Schengen Information System is intended to serve as the foundation for a number of entry-tracking systems for the European Union Overview The European Commission introduced the upgraded version of its Schengen Information system (SIS) on 6 March 2023. The new...Continue Reading
South Africa announced intentions to introduce a point-based immigration system, a trusted employer scheme and a new remote work visa.Continue Reading
In 2022, the European Commission will launch the Entry/Exit System (EES). The EES is an automated system that will register certain information pertaining to a third-country foreign nationals.Continue Reading
The European Travel Information and Authorization System is expected to become a mandatory pre-condition for visa-exempt nationals from outside the EU to enter any Schengen member state in May 2023.Continue Reading
The United Arab Emirates introduced a new automated system for completing employment contract renewals and for the issuance of new contracts.Continue Reading
Canada will replace the 2021 National Occupation Classification system with a system defined by an applicant's training, education, experience and role responsibilities.Continue Reading
On 9 November 2022, the government of Indonesia introduced a new electronic Visa on Arrival system for foreign nationals from 26 countries.Continue Reading
The government of Ireland will introduce new measures to the Employment Permit system in the fall of 2022.Continue Reading
The government of Canada will transition most permanent residence program applications online beginning 23 September 2022 and throughout October 2022.Continue Reading
U.K. Home Secretary Priti Patel recently announced plans for a new points-based system to be implemented on 1 January 2021. This announcement arrives approximately one month after Brexit. Following the end of the Brexit transition period on 31 December 2020, the new rules will apply to both EU and non-EU nationals, except for Irish nationals. Points-based System: Key Features The key features of the new U.K. employer sponsored immigration routes include: A requirement to...Continue Reading