Weekly Immigration Update: February 17–23, 2023
February 23, 2023
In immigration news this week:
- Worldwide: As we enter the endemic phase of the COVID-19 era, travel restrictions and health requirements are waning based on growing vaccination initiatives, though some countries are imposing testing requirements for travelers from Mainland China, Macau SAR and/or Hong Kong SAR. We are tracking related updates on our COVID-19 website.
- Minimum salary updates: Bulgaria, Finland, and Iceland have revised their minimum salary threshold guidance. See our consolidated alert for details.
- European Union/Ukraine: Iceland has published further guidance for those extending residence permits based on temporary protection. See our consolidated alert for details.
- United Kingdom: As of February 21, priority services have been reintroduced for new Entry Clearance Family Settlement Applications, as detailed here.
These items and other news from Botswana, Canada, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Iraq, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Namibia, Peru, Sierra Leone, Sweden, Tanzania, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom follow in this edition of the Fragomen Immigration Update.
Other weekly news briefs
Botswana/Namibia, February 22, 2023
Use of National Identity Cards for Cross-Border Travel
Canada, February 23, 2023
Transition to Online Applications for Labour Market Impact Assessments Forthcoming
Denmark, February 22, 2023
Proposed Bill to Introduce Improvements to Compensate for Labor Shortages
Dominican Republic, February 17, 2023
Discounted Fines Offered to Incentivize Regularization
Ecuador, February 17, 2023
Identity Card Printing Issues Causing Processing Delays
Iraq, February 22, 2023
Delays Expected in the Processing of Immigration Applications
Japan, February 22, 2023
Expanded Visa System for Foreign Nationals with Advanced Skills Forthcoming
Kenya, February 22, 2023
Changes to Processing Times; New Travel Security System at Entry Ports and New Digital Identity Document System Forthcoming
Malaysia, February 21, 2023
Expansion of Endorsement Services of the ESD Satellite Centre to All Employment Pass Types and Professional Visit Pass
Peru, February 21, 2023
Increased Scrutiny of Immigration Documents and New Law for Landlords of Foreign Nationals
Sierra Leone, February 23, 2023
Biometric Identity Card and Identity Verification System Introduced
Sweden, February 23, 2023
Proposed Bill to Encourage Entry of Highly-Skilled Workers
Tanzania, February 17, 2023
New Investment Act Rules Relaxed for Foreign Investors
United Arab Emirates, February 22, 2023
Wages Protection System Implemented for Companies Registered with the Dubai Multi Commodities Center
United Kingdom, February 21, 2023
First Ballot Period for India Young Professional Scheme to Open Soon
This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please contact the immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen.
