Netherlands Terminates Temporary Protection for Third-Country Nationals from Ukraine
The Dutch immigration authorities (IND) have announced that non-Ukrainians with a temporary Ukrainian residence permit will receive a letter from the Immigration and
Read More »USCIS Fee Grace Period for Forms
USCIS will accept both previous and new editions of certain forms during a grace period from April 1, 2024, until June 3, 2024. There will be no grace period for the
Read More »UK Publishes Updates to Civil Penalty Fines
The UK government has published updates to its Code of Practices for the Right to Work Scheme and the Right to Rent Scheme which come into force on February 13, 2024. The new
Read More »UK Expands Youth Mobility Schemes
Changes to the UK’s Youth Mobility schemes (YMS) came into effect on January 31, 2024. Enhancements to the existing Youth Mobility schemes with Australia, Canada, Japan
Read More »Italy Postpones Foreign Worker “Click Days”
On January 29, 2024, the Italian government announced the postponement of the opening days (“click days”) for the submission of applications to hire foreign workers under
Read More »Ireland Introduces Email Application to Reactivate Employment Permit Scheme
From February 1, 2024, Ireland’s Domestic Residence will accept applications for Reactivation Employment Permit Scheme via DRPcustomerservice@justice.ie. Applicants
Read More »Canada Extends Permanent Residence Program for Certain Construction Workers
The policy making available permanent residence for construction workers (and their family members) in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) who have fallen out of status has been
Read More »Australia Pandemic Event Visa Has Closed
Effective February 1, 2024, the Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) — Australian Government endorsed events (COVID-19 Pandemic event) has closed to new applicants.
Read More »UK Skilled Worker Salary Increase Date Confirmed
In December 2023, the UK government announced immigration changes, and on January 30, 2024, the Minister of State for Legal Migration and the Border issued a statement to
Read More »USCIS Seeks Feedback on Online Appointment Requesting Process
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has added a way to request an appointment using the USCIS website. The public can request an in-person appointment at a USCIS field
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