Category: Americas

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Working Holiday Visa In Ireland

Ireland has working holiday agreements with a number of different countries. The program aims to promote cultural exchange and strengthen ties between Ireland and participating countries.  The visa allows young people from certain countries to travel to Ireland for a longer period than a tourist while earning money and gaining valuable work experience.  One of…
Read more

Portugal Scraps Golden Visa Program

Portugal is a country known for its warm weather, delicious cuisine, and beautiful coastline. However, in recent years, Portugal has also become a popular destination for wealthy individuals looking to obtain a “golden visa”.  A golden visa is a type of residency permit that is granted to foreign investors who invest a certain amount of…
Read more

US To Eliminate Passport Entry Date Stamps

In an effort to digitise and streamline the entry process for travellers, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has begun to eliminate the issuance of entry stamps in the passports of foreign nationals upon arrival in the United States. The record being eliminated is the ink stamp and not the “visa stamp” that a US…
Read more

The US To Vote On Bill Ending COVID Vaccine Mandate For Foreign Travellers

The United States House of Representatives announced plans to vote on a bill that would end COVID-19 vaccine mandates for most foreign air travellers. Last June 2022, the US dropped its requirement that foreign nationals arriving in the country by air must test negative for COVID-19 but has not lifted vaccination requirements. Currently, foreign visitors…
Read more

Moving To Italy: Jobs On Demand For 2023

Are you planning to work and live in Italy? Italy has announced that it has decided to raise the work permit quota for foreign unskilled workers and startup visa applicants from third countries. Each year, the Italian government offers a glimmer of hope when it announces how many work permits it will grant to non-EU…
Read more