Immigration news update for AMER and EMEA regions
Americas
United States: Extension of TPS validity
The Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for beneficiaries will be extended for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan. The Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) are part of the TPS documents that will be extended. Beneficiaries must submit Form I-765, an application for Employment Authorization, along with the filling fee or a fee waiver, if they want a new EAD.
This summary was prepared using information obtained from the U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Disclaimer: The above information is provided for general information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. If you have any further inquiries regarding the applicability of this information, please contact Rafael Pavanelli (Regional Immigration Manager, AMER).
Europe, Middle East and Africa
South Africa: Visa rejection
Recently there have been many unsuccessful outcomes from pending immigration applications in South Africa. The cause appears to be attempts to clear the large backlog of local and overseas applications. The reasons for rejection appear to vary depending on the application. The current situation will impact immigration to South Africa. It is also expected that difficulties in procuring international assignees will have a negative effect on business growth.
No source available at the time of writing.
 Disclaimer: The above information is provided for general information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. If you have any further inquiries regarding the applicability of this information, please contact Roberta Carnaccini (Global Operations Director).
United Arab Emirates: Extension of overstay period
The Emirati government announced the extension of its grace period for some foreign nationals whose visas were cancelled. Foreigners meeting the following criteria are permitted to stay in the UAE for 180 days after their residence permit expires:
- Golden residency holders and their families
- Divorced or widowed foreigners living in the UAE
- Students who completed their studies
- Skilled professionals in the first and second level classifications of the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization
No source available at the time of writing.
Disclaimer: The above information is provided for general information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. If you have any further inquiries regarding the applicability of this information, please contact Roberta Carnaccini (Global Operations Director).
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