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 »Poland Suspends the Poland.Business Harbour Program
Poland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has suspended its participation in the Poland.Business Harbour Programme until solutions are in place that guarantee proper
Read More »UK Sponsor License Renewal No Longer Required
UK employers’ and organizations’ sponsor licenses due to expire on or after April 6, 2024 will be automatically renewed for an additional 10 years. Important
Read More »Thailand Permits Japanese Tourists 30-Day Visa-Free Entry
Effective January 1, 2024, Japanese tourists are permitted to enter Thailand for thirty days visa-free. Key Information about Thailand’s Visa Free Agreement for Japan
Read More »China and Thailand Agree to 30-Day Visa-Free Entry
On January 28, 2024, Thai and Chinese authorities signed an agreement to implement a ‘Free Permanent Visa for 30 days’ policy for each other’s citizens. The
Read More »Australia Stops “Golden” Investor Visa
On January 22, 2024, Australia’s Minister for Home Affairs announced the end of the “golden visa” which was intended to attract foreign businesses and
Read More »Japan to Pilot Electronic Entry to Streamline Immigration and Customs
Japan’s largest, and Asia’s second largest, airport, Haneda Airport will pilot electronic kiosks for foreign travelers to facilitate faster entry into the
Read More »UK and South Korea Expand Youth Mobility Schemes
The British Embassy in Seoul has confirmed that, effective January 31, 2024, the number of nationals from South Korea who can apply for the Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) visa
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