In view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Hong Kong Immigration Department (HKID) issued a new facilitation measure effective 8 April 2022, as the HKID seeks to aid non-permanent residents who are unable to return to Hong Kong to renew their visas. Accede al CONTENIDO completo Fuente: Baker McKenzie

The Australia/ UK Free Trade Agreement (AUKFTA) will lead to many benefits for both countries not only with regard to businesses being able to trade more freely, but also in terms of the provisions to enable the movement of people between the two countries. Accede al CONTENIDO completo Fuente: Sterling Lexicon

The Canadian Government has announced that effective 1 April 2022, fully vaccinated travelers will no longer need to undergo and provide a pre-entry COVID-19 test result to enter Canada by air, land or water. Currently, fully vaccinated travelers must provide a valid pre-entry test when travelling to Canada. Accede al CONTENIDO completo Fuente: EY

Announced in November 2021, the Australian Government sought to “recognise the contribution of skilled migrants who remained here during the COVID-19 pandemic and encourage them to stay in Australia” by improving access to permanent residency via the Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) programme. Accede al CONTENIDO completo Fuente: Newland Chase

In November 2021, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy alert relating to the “Employment Authorization for Certain H-4, E and L Nonimmigration Dependant Spouses”, announcing that certain E and L spouses could hold work authorization based on their nonimmigration status. Accede al CONTENIDO completo Fuente: Sterling Lexicon