Immigration news update for all regions
Americas
Brazil: Digital National Migratory Registration Card
The Digital National Migratory Registration Card (CRNM) application has been released. This allows foreigners to obtain their digital CRNM or Provisional National Registration Document (DPRNM) issued from May 2020 onwards. The documents are valid throughout the national territory and are available for free download, with native support for the Android and iOS operating systems, on the official website of the Federal Police or at a store indicated by the Federal Police. The application has been released based on a decree issued by the Federal Police on June 15, 2022.
This summary was prepared using information obtained from the Government of Brazil
United States: Premium processing and new online filing for F-1 students
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has advised on the expansion of premium processing for certain F-1 students. Specifically: those who are seeking OPT (Optional Practical Training) and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) OPT extensions. This includes applicants with a pending Form-I-765 under the following categories:
- (c)(3)(A) – Pre-Completion OPT;
- (c)(3)(B) – Post-Completion OPT; and
- (c)(3)(C) – 24-Month Extension of OPT for STEM students.
Effective March 6, 2023, USCIS will accept Form I-907 (Request for Premium Processing Service), filed either via paper form or online.
Effective April 3, 2023, USCIS will accept Form I-907 requests, filed either via paper form or online for F-1 students in the above-mentioned categories when filed together with Form I-765.
This summary was prepared using information obtained from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
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 Director, Immigration) or Rafael Pavanelli (Regional Immigration Manager, AMER).
Asia-Pacific
India: Resumption of e-Visa facility for Saudi Arabian nationals
The Indian Government has resumed the e-Visa facility for Saudi Arabian nationals with effect from March 9, 2023. The e-Visa facility was discontinued during COVID for business, tourism, medical, medical attendant and conference purposes, where applicants were required to apply for a paper visa at the designated visa application centres.
This is welcome news for Saudi Arabian tourists and business visitors to India as they will no longer be required to make an in-person appointment at a visa applications centre.
This summary was prepared using information obtained from the Embassy of India in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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 Debbie Beynon (Regional Immigration Manager, APAC).
Europe, Middle East and Africa
Malta: Policy for recognition of foreign public documents
A new policy has been issued regarding the requirements of the Public Registry that need to be met for the registration and recognition of foreign public documents
Requirements for documents issued by a foreign entity:
- Only original or certified true copies of the original document will be accepted
- Documents issued by an EU member state in original or certified true copy do not need to be authenticated (legalized or apostilled)
- Documents issued by a non-EU country in original or certified true copy will require a full apostille or legalization
Translation requirements:
- Documents not in English must be translated into English and legalized/apostilled if they have been issued by non-EU countries
- Documents not in English must be translated to English by an authorised translator if they have been issued by an EU member state. These documents will only require legalization/apostille if they have been translated by a translator not in the authorised list.
A list of authorised translators can be found here.
This summary was prepared using information obtained from Identity Malta
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.
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