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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

US Senate Voted to End COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

The US Senate voted on 29 March 2023 to terminate a COVID-19 pandemic ​national emergency order implemented by the former President in March 2020 that was due to be terminated on 11 May. The resolution, H.J.Res 7, passed the upper chamber in a 68-23 vote, with 21 Democrats joining Republicans in support of the bill.…
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Georgia Digital Nomad Visa: Living and Working Remotely in Georgia

In the past years, digital nomads have become increasingly popular as more people look to work remotely while travelling the world.  In 2020, Georgia introduced their digital nomad visa, calling it “Remotely from Georgia”. The Georgia Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) is a unique opportunity for remote workers to live and work in one of the…
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Canada Extends Expiring Post-Graduate Work Permits

International graduates with work permits that have recently expired or are about to expire will be entitled to remain in Canada for an additional 18 months. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced on 17 March 2023 that international students with post-graduation work permits (PGWPs) expiring in 2023 will be eligible for an additional 18-month…
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How Travel May Be Affected By American Bank Crisis

The United States has a long history of bank failures, and these failures have influenced an array of economic sectors. In the past few days, the news has been dominated by the collapse of 2 banks which have especially rocked the start-up community. The travel industry is one sector that can be significantly impacted by…
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UK Visas Issued In 2022 Exceeded Pre-Pandemic Numbers

Despite reports of curbing immigration, the UK granted more visas in 2022 than ever before. According to the latest data, the Home Office issued 2,836,490 visas in 2022. A significant amount of this was made up of work visas, with one in three of them going to Indian migrants. The number of people entering from…
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