Slovenia Requires New Residence Permit Cards
The government has announced that certain old-style laminated residence permits issued before February 14, 2022, can be used until they expire, but no later than August 3,
Read More »Netherlands Updates Highly-Skilled Migrant Application Review Process
The Netherlands Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) has informed recognized sponsors that it will no longer check whether a highly skilled migrant is entitled to a
Read More »Italy Approves Multi-Year Immigration Plan for Work Visas
On July 6, 2023, the Italian government approved a decree establishing a three-year immigration plan with a quota of 450,000 non-EU nationals permitted to enter for work
Read More »Italy Work Permit Holders Can Start Work Before Signing the Contract of Stay
According to recent amendments to the immigration law, a foreign national who has received a work permit (“nulla osta”) and entered Italy with a visa is now permitted to
Read More »German Parliament Upper House Approves Immigration Reform
The upper house (the Bundesrat) of the German parliament has approved the government’s reformed Skilled Immigration Act. The new Skilled Immigration Act aims to attract
Read More »Canada Removes Education Requirement for Stream B for Hong Kong Permanent Residency
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has announced the removal of the education requirement under the Canadian work experience stream (Stream B) of the Hong Kong
Read More »UAE Expands Emiratization Requirements to Smaller Businesses
Effective January 1, 2024, employers with at least 20 employees working in certain economic sectors would be mandated to meet the Emiratization requirements. Currently, the
Read More »UAE Eases Visit Visa Extension Process
The United Arab Emirates has eased the process for extending visit visas. Changes Visit visas valid for 30, 60 or 90 days can extend their visa for an additional 30 days via
Read More »UK Youth Mobility Scheme Second Ballot Opens Late July
The UK Home office has announced that the second ballot of the Youth Mobility Scheme opens on July 24, and closes on July 26, 2023. Applicants from Hong Kong (SAR passport),
Read More »UK Makes National Insurance Number (NINO) Mandatory for Certain Users
On June 19, 2023, the UK Home Office made the National Insurance Number (NINO) mandatory for Level 1 users of the Sponsor Management System (SMS). According to an updated
Read More »Taiwan Extends Visa-Free Trial
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a one-year extension of the trial visa-free entry program for nationals of Thailand, Brunei, and the Philippines (New
Read More »Russian Highly Qualified Specialist Salary Reports Due
Russia’s Highly Qualified Specialist (HQS) program allows companies in Russia to employ foreign national workers for up to three years (renewable) with various benefits
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