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Retrospectiva de Global Mobility

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BRASIL E CHINA ASSINAM NOVO ACORDO SOBRE VISTOS DE TURISMO E NEGÓCIOS - O Ministro Mauro Vieira e o Ministro dos Negócios Estrangeiros da República Popular da China, Wang Yi, assinaram na data de 19 de janeiro de 2024, em...more

Mayer Brown

Global Mobility Retrospective

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BRAZIL AND CHINA SIGN TOURISM AND BUSINESS VISA AGREEMENT - On January 19, 2024, an agreement was signed between Brazil and the People’s Republic of China, doubling the maximum length for tourism and business trips on...more

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Chinese Premier's Australia Visit – Key Takeaways for Business

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In June 2024, China's premier Li Qiang (the head of government and the second most senior Chinese government official) visited Australia, marking the first time in seven years that a Chinese premier has visited the country....more

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Hong Kong SAR Policy Address 2023

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The Policy Address 2023 was delivered by the Hong Kong SAR Chief Executive, John Lee (“CE”) on 25 October 2023. In addition to some expected initiatives to further promote the principle of “One Country, Two Systems” and...more

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Croatia to Join Visa Waiver Program

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Croatia will be the 40th country to join the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). This announcement was made by Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas in coordination with Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken...more

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When talking U.S. visas, "B" does not stand for "Birth"

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As of January 24, 2020, some pregnant foreign nationals traveling to the United States will have more to overcome than tight seat-belts and inadequate bathrooms. The Department of State has changed the rules for obtaining...more

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B-Visa Restrictions on 'Birth Tourism' Take Effect

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A new US Department of State policy that took effect on January 24 makes it more difficult for pregnant women to obtain B nonimmigrant visas to visit the United States if the consular officer has reason to believe that the...more

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“B” Visitor Visa Rule Amended to Combat Administration’s Concern Over “Birth Tourism”

On Friday, January 24, 2020, the US Department of State published a final rule that amends part of the regulations governing the issuance of “B” visitor visas. This regulatory amendment now establishes a rebuttable...more

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Bill For New Visa Waiver Program For Caribbean States To Enter U.S. Virgin Islands Introduced

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While all citizens of 38 (primarily European) visa waiver-eligible nations may enter the U.S. Virgin Islands for up to 90 days using ESTA, and United States citizens may enter most of the Caribbean Community Member States...more

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Déjà Vu All Over Again? Federal Court Blocks Trump’s Second Travel Ban

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In the most stinging legal rebuke yet to President Trump’s efforts to bar certain immigrants from reaching the country’s shores, a federal judge in Hawaii late Wednesday ordered the president’s second travel ban be...more

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