Gambia: Delays possible as Gambia prepares for election
What is the change? Delays in immigration services are possible as Gambia braces for a tense presidential election Dec. 1.
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Africa: Common business visa proposed for Eastern, Southern African countries
What is the change? The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is taking steps toward a common regional multiple-entry business visa.
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers ranks Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP as a “Best Law Firm”
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers have ranked Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP as a national “Best Law Firm” for a second year running. BAL is also ranked in 2017 as a “Best Law Firm” in the metropolitan areas of Houston, Texas, and San Francisco, Calif.
China, United States: Program for Chinese travelers now accepting enrollments
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS) for Chinese travelers is now accepting enrollments. EVUS enrollment is mandatory for Chinese nationals holding 10-year visitor visas who are traveling to the U.S. on or after Nov. 29.
Italy: Italy to introduce investor visa, incentives for entrepreneurs
What is the change? The Italian government is proposing to create a new investor visa category and special tax incentives for foreign entrepreneurs