Immigration news update for all regions
Americas
Canada: Update on restart of biometrics collections
Effective February 23, 2023, the Government of Canada has resumed its biometrics requirement for temporary residence applicants applying from inside Canada.
This relates to all foreign nationals applying for temporary residence, work or study permits, visitor visas or those applicants extending their stay or restoring their status on or after February 23, 2023. The biometric fee be paid during the application process.
This summary was prepared using information obtained from CIC News
Disclaimer: The above information is provided for general information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. If you have any further inquiries regarding the applicability of this information, please contact Rafael Pavanelli (Regional Immigration Manager, AMER) or Roberta Carnaccini (Global Operations Director, Immigration).Â
Asia-Pacific
Australia: Update on student visa
Student work visa restrictions, which were relaxed during the pandemic, will be re-introduced. The relaxation of the restrictions allowed primary and secondary students to work over 40 hours per two weeks, which was above the limit. As of July 01, 2023, the working hours will be capped at increased rate of 48 hours per two weeks.
This summary was prepared using information obtained from the Australian Government
Vietnam: Update on multiple entry business visa
The Vietnam Ministry of Public Security has announced that an application process for certain Multiple Entry Business Visa (MEBV) applicants must now be done through a new online portal. The process is undertaken by sponsoring companies who must first acquire an e-signature from a local Vietnamese telecommunications company. After creating a new account, sponsoring companies can apply for MEBV’s for their foreign national employees.
The aim of the portal is to make the application process smoother, since there is no need for a local company representative to visit the immigration bureau.
The process is mandatory and any applications that are not submitted through the online portal may be rejected.
This summary was prepared using information obtained from the Ministry of Public Security (in Vietnamese)
Disclaimer: The above information is provided for general information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. If you have any further inquiries regarding the applicability of this information, please contact Debra Beynon (Regional Immigration Manager, APAC).
Europe, Middle East and Africa
European Union: ETIAS travel authorisation update
The launch of the new travel authorisation for Europe – European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) – will be delayed. As per a new update, the system will be in operation in 2024.
This summary was prepared using information obtained from ETIAS
Disclaimer: The above information is provided for general information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. If you have any further inquiries regarding the applicability of this information, please contact Roberta Carnaccini (Global Operations Manager, Immigration) or Sabrina Crespo (Team Lead, EMEA).
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