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Americas
United States: USCIS to Open International Field Offices in Qatar and Turkey
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services unveiled the forthcoming launch of international field offices in Doha, Qatar, and Ankara, Turkey.
The new field offices aim to increase capacity for refugee processing, reinforce strategic partnerships, and facilitate intra-gency cooperaration. The new Doha field office will commence operations on May 7th and be locaed within the U.S. Embassy facility at Camp As Sayliyah. The Ankara field office will open its doors on May 9th, with its address by the U.S. Embassy in Ankara.
Both newly established offices will strenghten existing processing hubs and serve as crucial locations.
USCIS stated that the Doha staff will also offer appointment availability for the public at the U.S. Embassy in Qatar. USCIS personnel will be responsible for processing form I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition, . They will additionally assist with certain fraud detection-related activities and provide other limited services.
This summary was prepared using information from 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 Director of Immigration) and Margarida Luis (Immigration coordinator, AMER)
Asia-Pacific
Indonesia: Indonesia launches „Remote Worker” visa
Qualified foreign nationals can now acquire the new “Remote Worker” visa and live in Indonesia while remotely performing work tasks for employers situated outside the country for up to one year (with the opportunity to prolong it for an additional year). Applicants must possess a passport that remains valid for a minimum of six months, provide a bank statement demonstrating a balance of at least US $2,000 (or equivalent) throughout the three months preceding the submission of the application, and earn a minimum yearly income of at least US $ 60,000 (or equivalent). Eligible foreign nationals must also present a recent photographic image and an employment contract with the company located outside of Indonesia.
This summary was prepared using information obtained from our local service partners.
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 Director of Immigration) and Debra Jane Beynon (Regional Immigration Manager, APAC).
Europe, Middle East and Africa
European Union: Revised Regulations on Schengen Visas
The European Commission implemented revised regulations on Schengen visas for citizens of Bahrain, India, Oman, and Saudi Arabia.
The standard guidelines have been modified for Indian nationals residing in India who have previously obtained and legally utilized two Schengen visas within the last three years. These individuals are now eligible for a multiple-entry, two-year Schengen visa.
Furthermore, Indian nationals who have held that multiple-entry, two-year visa can now apply for multiple-entry, five-year Schengen visa with a valid passport.
It was also announced that nationals from Bahrain, Oman and Saudi Arabia can now submit applications for a multiple-entry, five-year Schengen visa as well.
This summary was prepared using information obtained from the European Commission
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 Director of Immigration)
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