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USA: New Computerized I-94 System Goes Live April 30
Customs and Border Protection will replace the paper I-94 admission record with a new computerized system starting next week. After entry, foreign nationals will be able to print out an I-94 from CBP’s website to present to employers and government agencies. Starting next week, foreign nationals will see new entry procedures at U.S.... »
Mexico: Applications for Foreign Workers and Their Dependents Can No Longer Be Filed Jointly
Effective immediately, dependent visa applications must be filed after the principal applicant completes the pre-approval and consular visa process and obtains the Resident ID card in Mexico. Dependent applications were previously lodged simultaneously with the foreign worker’s application. Dependent visa applications must now be filed after the principal applicant completes the pre-approval and consular... »
Germany: Minimum Salary Increases for Blue Card Program
First-year Blue Card holders must earn an annual salary of at least €46,400 (up from €44,800) or €36,192 if the applicant will work in a shortage occupation (up from €34,944). Germany has increased the minimum salary requirements for its Blue Card program. First-year Blue Card holders must earn an annual salary of at least... »
Australia Expands APEC Business Travel Card Eligibility
On November 1, 2012, the Australian government launched the second and final implementation stage for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Travel Card (ABTC), broadening the expedited travel clearance program to Australian citizens who are employed by an entity that is certified as engaged in international trade or investment in the region by... »
United Arab Emirates: Children Under 15 Must Provide Original Birth Certificate When Applying for Emirates ID Card
Children under the age of 15 are now required to submit their original birth certificate when registering and applying for an Emirates ID Card. Those who do not present their original birth certificate will be unable to register or apply for the ID card. This change took effect September 30, 2012. The United Arab... »
Portugal: Government Amends Immigration Policies to Implement EU Blue Card and Directives
A new law taking effect October 9 will implement several European Union directives and make significant changes to Portugal’s immigration policies, including the introduction of the EU Blue Card, longer validity periods for temporary stay visas, and more stringent salary and educational requirements for local hires performing highly skilled activities. Amendments to the Portuguese... »
Italy Introduces EU Blue Card
The Blue Card allows highly skilled non-EU nationals to live and work in Italy and ultimately acquire long-term residence rights in the European Union. Italy introduced its version of the European Union Blue Card on August 8. The Blue Card allows highly skilled non-EU nationals to live and work in Italy and ultimately acquire... »
Germany: Blue Card Applications Now Being Accepted
Local German immigration offices have begun accepting Blue Card applications on behalf of non-EU nationals scheduled to start assignments in Germany on or after August 1, 2012. The Blue Card provides expedited application processing for highly skilled, non-European Union nationals seeking to live and work in Germany. To be eligible for a Blue Card,... »
Israel: Photo ID Now Required for B-1 Work Visa Applications
Applicants for B-1 work visas are now required to provide a copy of a government-issued photo identity card in addition to their passport, including those with applications currently pending at the Israeli Ministry of Interior. All B-1 work visa applicants must provide a copy of a government-issued photo ID card in addition to their... »
Poland: EU Blue Card
The Blue Card will allow highly skilled third-country nationals to live and work in Poland, and ultimately acquire long-term residence rights in the European Union. Poland has introduced its version of the European Union Blue Card, which allows highly skilled third-country nationals with a university degree or equivalent work experience to live and work... »