4 Dec
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
Beginning December 10, 2014, all visa applicants at Russian consular posts in the U.K., Ireland, Denmark, Myanmar, and Namibia will be required to have their fingerprints taken as part of the visa application process. The fingerprinting requirement is also being implemented by the border control service for all individuals arriving […]
2 Dec
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
Certain Mozambique embassies and consulates now require pre-approval of visa applications by the Mozambique Immigration Services in Maputo, Mozambique before issuing an entry visa. Embassies taking part in the program estimate that this process will add approximately 8-15 business days to the processing times of most visa applications. At this […]
26 Nov
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
Chinese consular posts in the U.S. have begun issuing multiple-entry visas valid up to 10 years for U.S. citizens traveling to China for business (M visa) or tourism (L visa) purposes. Previously these visas were only issued with a one-year validity. U.S. citizen students are also now eligible to receive […]
25 Nov
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
The South African Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has changed the procedure for the submission of annual reporting for Quota Work Permit holders. Effective immediately, all Quota Work Permit holders that are required to submit annual reports must now submit their reports directly to the DHA email address: quota.reports@dha.gov.za. Previously, […]
