Category: Americas

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

EU’s New Entry/Exit Scheme Finally Gets 2024 Launch Date

The European Union’s much-delayed Entry/Exit Scheme (EES) is due to start on 6 October 2024. The launch has been postponed multiple times as EU countries struggled to integrate their border systems with the central EES database. The new border system is an automated IT system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay, each…
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Romania Nearing Visa-Free Travel to the US

Romania is on the brink of an important juncture in its foreign relations, with the possibility of joining the Visa Waiver Programme with the United States.  Recent negotiations and assurances from both the Romanian and US ambassadors indicate that Romanians may be able to travel to the US visa-free as early as 2025. According to…
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Brazil Unveils Enhanced eVisa Platform for Australian, Canadian and US Travellers

On December 1, Brazil marked a significant milestone with the launch of its upgraded VFS Electronic Visa (eVisa) platform, catering specifically to citizens from Australia, Canada and the United States seeking authorisation to visit the South American nation. The newly revamped eVisa application process is now entirely online, offering greater convenience and accessibility. Effective from…
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EU Adapts Regulations for Acquiring Long-Term Resident Status

EU Adapts  Regulations for Acquiring Long-Term Resident Status

The European Union has recently amended its guidelines within the EU Long-Term Residents Directive, outlining the prerequisites for third-country nationals to obtain long-term resident status within member states. The proposed amendments include a more flexible approach to residency requirements, targeted integration measures, and enhanced intra-EU mobility. These changes are expected to benefit millions of third-country…
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Diversity Visa 2025 Registration Is Now Closed

The registration for the 2025 Diversity Visa, also known as the Green Card Lottery, has wrapped up. The final day to register for a 2025 Diversity Visa application is Nov. 7. The Diversity Visa programme permits nationals of countries with low US immigration rates to register for the opportunity to apply for a US immigration…
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