Weekly Immigration Update: April 7–13, 2023
April 13, 2023
In immigration news this week:
- France: A new law allows the filing of several additional family-based residence permit application types through ANEF, the national online portal.
- Mainland China: On November 7, 2023, Mainland China will accede to the “Apostille Convention,” which will allow documents originating in Mainland China, and those legalized according to treaty requirements, to be accepted in other Hague member countries.
These items and other news from Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Cameroon, Hong Kong SAR, Russia, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States follow in this edition of the Fragomen Immigration Update.
Important updates in immigration this week
France, April 7, 2023
Online Filing System Expanded
- The national online filing portal, ANEF, has expanded to allow the filing of several additional family-based residence permit application types, as the digitalization of French immigration progresses.
- The applications of the following applicants, among others, must now be filed on the ANEF portal: Family members of EU/European Economic Area(EEA)/Swiss citizens (third country nationals); spouses of French citizens; and parents of minor French citizens.
- The ANEF online filing portal is expected to harmonize and simplify the filing process and documents required for many immigration processes while avoiding long appointment waiting times.
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Mainland China, April 7, 2023
Accession to Hague’s Apostille Convention
- On November 7, 2023, Mainland China will join the Convention Abolishing the Requirements of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents, commonly referred to as the “Apostille Convention” or the “Hague Convention”.
- Mainland China’s accession to the Apostille convention will allow documents originating in Mainland China, such as education certificates and birth certificates, and those legalized according to the requirements of the treaty, to be accepted in the other Hague member countries. It is likely that it will also allow documents similarly processed and originating from other Hague member countries to be accepted in Mainland China; this will be confirmed closer to November.
- The new process streamlines recruitment and immigration processing for employers and foreign nationals in Mainland China by reducing processing times and avoiding complicated legalization steps at consulates. It also streamlines immigration processes for Mainland Chinese nationals in the other Hague member countries. However, individuals should expect temporary delays as the new process is implemented across consulates.
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Other weekly news briefs
Azerbaijan, April 13, 2023
Labor Migration Quota Reminder
Bahrain, April 10, 2023
Golden License for Investors Launched
Cameroon, April 10, 2023
E-Visa Implementation Date Announced
Hong Kong SAR, April 12, 2023
Enhanced Appointment Booking System for Hong Kong Identification Card Applications Forthcoming
Russia, April 11, 2023
Rule for Visa Applications for Relatives of Russian Citizens Relaxed
Singapore, April 11, 2023
New COMPASS Details Announced
United Arab Emirates, April 12, 2023
A New Initiative to Promote Emiratization in Manufacturing and Technology Industries Announced
United States, April 10, 2023
March 2023 DOL PERM and PWD Processing Times
Worldwide, April 13, 2023
Government Closures for Eid-al-Fitr Holiday
This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please contact the immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen.
