Colombia | New Visas and Processing Changes
On July 22, 2022, Colombia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an update on the procedural, administrative, and processing aspects of visas. The changes will come into
Read More »Singapore | Increases to Qualifying Salary for EP and S Pass Holders
The Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will increase the qualifying salary for Employment Pass (EP) and S Pass holders effective September 1, 2022. Updates to EP
Read More »France | Increases to Minimum Monthly Salary
From August 1, France’s minimum wage will be €11.06, and the minimum monthly salary will be €1,329.06, an increase of 2.01%. The French government’s statement
Read More »Canada | IRCC Announces Details for One-Time PGWP Extension
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is implementing measures for former international students with expired or expiring post-graduation work permits (PGWP)
Read More »Ireland | Modern Updates for Employment Permit System
Ireland will publish a new law to help modernize its Employment Permit system. Specific changes include: An extensive revision of the labour market needs test to make it more
Read More »Portugal | COVID-19 Requirements Extended through August
The government of Portugal will extend the current COVID-19 requirements until August 31. As part of the requirements, everyone aged ten and older must wear a face mask on
Read More »Spain | Immigration Reforms for Foreign Workers
The Spanish government has eased the route to work for undocumented migrants living in Spain. The bill, passed on July 26, reforms existing immigration law, makes it easier
Read More »Luxembourg | COVID-19 Entry Measures Extended until September
Luxembourg has extended its COVID-19 entry measures until September 30, 2022. Third-country nationals, not residents of the EU or Schengen Area, will have to present a
Read More »Ireland | Visa-Free Entry for Refugees from ‘Safe’ Countries Suspended
Effective July 19 and for an initial 12-month period, the Government of Ireland will suspend the operation of the Council of Europe Agreement on the Abolition of Visas for
Read More »New Zealand | Applications Open for the Accredited Employer Work Visa
From July 4, the government of New Zealand is accepting applications for the Accredited Employer Work Visa and all other work visas for people outside of New Zealand. Work
Read More »Denmark | New Rules Issued for Families of Foreign National Employees
From June 23, new rules go into effect for accompanying family members of foreign national employees who have been granted permanent residence in Denmark or Danish
Read More »Denmark | Improved Work Rights for Recent Grads and Positive Skills List Employees
From July 1, 2022, the Danish government has improved its work rights for recent graduates and Positive Skills list employees. Recent foreign graduates who have received a
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