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Financial Criteria for Legal Residency in Mexico 2024This guide describes the routes and financial criteria required to qualify for legal residency in Mexico under the auspice of 'economic solvency'
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Belgium to Ease Educational Requirements for EU Blue Card HoldersThe Flanders Region in Belgium has decided to ease educational criteria for holders of the EU Blue Card, starting from May 2024.
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When can I start counting my residency in Switzerland towards citizenshipThe official wait period begins the day you receive your C permit, the only stepping-stone for a foreigner towards Swiss citizenship.
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Türkiye Introduces New Digital Nomad VisaTurkeye has joined the league of countries embracing digital nomads by unveiling its own tailored visa for remote workers.
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Rwanda accedes to the Apostille ConventionThe Apostille Convention will enter into force for Rwanda on 5 June 2024.
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Obtaining Information on BVI CompaniesThis guide explores the information available to directors, shareholders, liquidators and third parties in relation to BVI companies.
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Dual citizenship: 7 countries that offer a passport based on ancestryHow do you go about securing a second passport through family descent At the most basic level, this requires proof of a familial connection with a citizen. But some countries require that this citizen be a parent, while others are fine with a grandparent or great-grandparent.
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How to become a US citizen: A simple guide US EL PAÍS EnglishBecoming a United States citizen is possible with the process of naturalization. If someone born outside of the U.S. meets certain requirements they can apply for citizenship in a very simple and straightforward process.
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Thailand Long-Term Resident (LTR) VisaThe Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa provides a straightforward way for you to legally live and work in Thailand for up to 10 years
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How UK visa rule change will impact Indian students, workers, caregiversThe new UK visa rules restrict caregivers from bringing dependents, a move aimed at curbing the disproportionate number of dependents accompanying workers.
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Digital nomad visa in Portugal: The best choice for freelancersA Digital Nomad Visa is a national visa issued to a foreigner to move to Portugal with the right to obtain a residence permit.
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EU simplifies visa rules for foreign workers EuractivEU institutions are set to simplify administrative rules for work and residence visas making it easier for third-country nationals who wish to work and live in the EU.
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How to Obtain an Australian Work Permit with Masters Degree International students who plan to work in Australia after their master's degree must apply for a post-study work permit.
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How To Apply For Delhi Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) OnlinePCC serves as official documentation proving that a person has no criminal history. Here is the step-by-step guide to applying for the Delhi police clearance certificate (PCC) online.
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FAQ: China's Port Visa Visa on ArrivalThe Chinese National Immigration Administration has provided official answers to common questions.
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Dubai visa: Dubai cuts work permit and residency visa processing time from 30 days to 5The processing time to complete all necessary documents to acquire work permits and residency visas has been cut short from 30 days to five with the UAE governments new Work Bundle platform.
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How to obtain a US Work Permit with a Master's DegreeThere are different types of US student visas through which students are eligible to apply for a work permit in the US.
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Indonesia: Key employment issues when hiring an employee without a local entity - LexologyIt is theoretically possible for a foreign entity to engage an employee to perform work in Indonesia.
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Hong Kong launches new scheme to attract foreign investorsThe CIES allows investors to apply for permanent residency in Hong Kong by composing the HK$30 million into permissible financial assets
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Rules for UK Visit Visas and Permitted Paid Activities Have ChangedThe main difference is that the one-month Permitted Paid Engagements (PPE) visa for experts in their field coming to the UK to undertake specific paid engagements no longer exists
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Saudi Arabia introduces new study visa program for international studentsSaudi Arabia has introduced an educational visa service for international students, aiming to simplify the process for those wishing to study there. The Study in Saudi Arabia visa program, launched by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, streamlines visa issuance through a dedicated platform.
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Taiwans naturalization rules headache for expatsAmong the immigrants and expatriates whove lived in Taiwan for years, there are hundreds and perhaps thousands whod very much like to cement their status here and their connection with the country by becoming naturalized citizens but feel they cannot proceed under current rules.
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UK visa routes for foreigners without a job offerCheck the conditions and eligibility for the India Young Professionals Scheme and Global Talent visas.
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Guide to Employment Law in Hong Kong Mayer BrownThe primary piece of legislation, the Employment Ordinance (the EO), prescribes certain basic rights and protection for most employees.
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The 2023 Guide to Business in SpainSummarizes the main regulatory aspects governing investments in Spain. This publication is useful not only for investors who are dealing with the Spanish regulatory system for the first time, but also for those who already have some prior knowledge and wish to learn more about the most important aspects of setting up and growing a company in Spain.
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How to get a work permit in CaliforniaImmigrants who are in the state can obtain an Employment Authorization Document in order to work for a specific period.
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Nigeria imposes levy on expatriate workersThe levy is mostly on the off-shore earnings of expatriates working in various industries including Construction, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Agriculture, Manufacturing, Oil Gas, Telecommunication, Services, Banking and Finance, Maritime and Shipping and Healthcare.
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A brief Guide to Ukrainian E-ResidencyForeigners may find the Ukrainian e-residency advantageous as the proposed mechanism grants the possibility to get a special entrepreneurship status in Ukraine without the need for physical presence there, providing comfortable taxation and quite simple administering.
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Portugal Tightens Citizenship Laws for Sephardic JewsExplore the recent ratification of a new law in Portugal affecting descendants of Sephardic Jews seeking citizenship.
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Finland Work Visa: Eligibility, Application Process, Types and FAQs Finland Work VisaDo I Need A Visa To Work In Finland What Are The Eligibility Requirements How Do I Apply For A Finland Work Visa
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Is the UAE having a Geopolitical Golden Goose MomentIn conflictual times, the UAE has largely succeeded in being Geopolitically agnostic and remained the (golden) melting pot for all Nationalities and Religions, a principle it has always maintained, and which seems to be really coming good for it.
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UAE: 4 types of residency visas that allow expats to workA residence visa is issued to people already in the country after entering the UAE on an entry or tourist visa. It allows them to live and work in the country and can last from two to ten years, depending on the sponsor and the type of permit.
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What is the Beckham Law in Spain How expats can make BIG savings on income taxMeant to attract foreign talent to the country, the law essentially allows foreign residents working in Spain to pay taxes as non-residents during their first six years in the country.
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South Korea Digital Nomad Visa: Everything You Need to KnowThe new visa allows foreigners who make at least $64,000 annually to live and work in South Korea for up to 2 years.
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How To Apply For Japan's New Digital Nomad VisaJoining the club of other countries that offer a digital nomad visa, Japan will target high-income remote workers looking for a longer stay in Nippon.
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Work permit for immigrants in the US: What you need to knowNoncitizens can obtain an Employment Authorization Document depending on their immigration status and other factors
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Malaysia opens new post-study visa option for degree graduatesEffective 1 December 2023, Malaysia introduced a package of new visa settings designed to make it easier for visitors and students to enter the country.
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Bulgaria Tightens Citizenship Laws Amidst Global ScrutinyHow Bulgaria's new Citizenship Act amendments navigate the complexities of national identity, language proficiency requirements, and accountability measures, while symbolically welcoming new citizens into the Bulgarian community.
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A Guide to Finlands Digital Nomad VisaIn Finlands instance, two alternatives can allow you to live out your nomadic dreams in Finland: the self-employment visa and the start-up visa.
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The New H-1B Visa Landscape: Opportunities And Changes In 2024The US State Department launched a pilot program that starts on Monday, January 29th, 2024, that opens up 4,000 application slots with a total of 20,000 slots.
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India, Greece to sign mobility pact soon, double trade by 2030India and Greece will soon sign a mobility and migration partnership agreement to ease skilled migration between the two countries and aim to double bilateral trade by 2030
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UAE: How expats can apply for residency visa, birth certificate for newbornsParents must register their child and obtain the necessary documents within 120 days of the birth to avoid paying penalties.
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Visas for France: how often are they refused and for what reasonsMore than 506,000 visa applications were refused in 2023, according to provisional figures from Frances Interior Ministry.
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Thailand to launch ID system for foreign investors and workers under EEC visa schemeThe Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EECO) has announced a plan to introduce the EEC ID system by the end of September, aiming to complement the existing EEC visa scheme and alleviate the administrative load for foreign investors and workers.
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Who's exempt from taking a Swiss citizenship test for naturalisationObtaining Swiss citizenship is not easy, as many people who have gone through this process will tell you. A naturalisation exam is part of this procedure, although there are exceptions.
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Indonesia Looks to Attract Investment, Skilled Workers with Changes to Immigration ProvisionsIndonesias Minister of Law and Human Rights has introduced changes to the regulatory framework for visas and stay permits.
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HEC degree attestation fee update in Pakistan Feb 2024The High Education Degree (HEC) has launched an online system for attestation of education degrees in order to provide hassle-free services to the applicants.
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Quebec notaries can no longer accept digital signaturesProcedures had changed during the COVID-19 pandemic to allow people to sign documents from home once all the security checks had been made.
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How to get permanent residency in France, Spain and GermanyFrom language tests to integration, this is what you need to apply for permanent residency across the EU.
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A Fast-Tracked Route to Canadian Permanent Residency and CitizenshipThe program offers a direct pathway to secure business ownership in Canada, along with Canadian Permanent Residency and Citizenship for professionals, entrepreneurs.