EU Council Extends Restrictive Measures Related to Myanmar
The EU Council has prolonged the EU restrictive measures in view of the situation in Myanmar for one year, until April 30, 2025. The decision was taken on the basis of the
Read More »Ukraine to Stop Passport Issuance for Adult Men Outside of Ukraine
The Ukrainian Government published a decision on April 24, 2024, that effective April 23, 2024, male citizens of Ukraine aged 18 to 60 can collect new Ukrainian passports
Read More »Thailand Extends Visa Free Period for Russian Tourists for 60 Days
On April 23, 2024, the Thai Cabinet approved the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ proposal to extend the visa exemption for Russian tourists. The conditions are temporarily
Read More »Canada Increases Permanent Residence Fees
As of April 30, 2024, government fees for Canadian Permanent Resident applications have increased. The full IRCC fee list can be found here. For Express Entry and the PR
Read More »Canada Introduces New Rules Around Off-Campus Employment for International Students
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has introduced reforms to the International Student Program, notably ending the temporary policy that allowed international
Read More »EU Commission Allows Multiple-Entry Schengen visas for India, Bahrain, Oman, and Saudi Arabia
On April 22, 2024, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell announced “a decision adopted by the European Commission… to harmonise the rules for granting multiple-entry
Read More »Malaysia New and Renewal EP Applications to be Submitted via XPATS Gateway
MDEC has just announced that effective from April 24, 2024, all NEW and RENEWAL Employment Pass (EP) applications must be submitted through the Xpats Gateway, utilizing the
Read More »Ireland Updates Eligibility Requirements for Stamp 4 Upgrades
On November 15, 2023, Immigration Delivery Service (ISD) placed a web notice regarding the cessation of the provision of Stamp 4 support letters by the Department of
Read More »UK Passport Application Fees Increase
The UK government introduced new passport fees for all applications on April 11, 2024. The revised fees include the following: a standard online application made from
Read More »Canada Provincial and Territorial Allocations Announced for National Cap on Study Permit Applications
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has finalized provincial and territorial allocations for 2024 for the previously announced national cap on study permits.
Read More »New South Wales Eases Nomination Criteria for Skilled Worker Regional Visa (Subclass 491)
The New South Wales (NSW) government has updated the nomination criteria for the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) under Pathway 1, effective April 3, 2024. There are
Read More »Denmark Proposes Tightening Permanent Residence and Family Reunification
On April 11, 2024, Denmark’s Ministry of Immigration and Integration presented a proposal to the Danish Parliament to change the rules regarding permanent residence
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