Egypt Extends Free Transit Visa and Expands Emergency Visa Options
The Egyptian government has announced several new immigration policies aimed at boosting tourism. These measures are expected to simplify travel to Egypt and attract more
Read More »New Zealand Updates Guidance on Migrant School Leaver Work Rights
In July 2024, the New Zealand government announced it will increase access to part-time work rights for migrant high school leavers who are awaiting the outcome of a family
Read More »Austria Municipal Offices to Offer Photo Registration for e-Cards
Austria’s Interior Ministry has announced that, effective September 2, 2024, 137 municipal offices throughout Austria will offer a new photo registration service for
Read More »Canada Extends Work and Study Permit Measures for Ukrainians
On August 23, 2024, the Canadian government announced that Ukrainian nationals and their family members who were approved under the Canada–Ukraine authorization for
Read More »UKVI Announces Visa Partner Changes
UK visa application centres are operated by commercial partners (also known as ‘suppliers’) on behalf of UK Visas and Immigration. In some locations, the commercial
Read More »UK Government Pledges New Support for EU Border Checks
Ahead of upcoming changes at the border being implemented by the EU, the UK government announced on August 27, 2024, a committment of £10.5 million to support preparations
Read More »UKVI launches Super Priority Visa (SPV) service in Hong Kong
From August 27, 2024, customers applying for a UK visa in Hong Kong will now have the option of paying for Super Priority Visa services to get a faster decision on their
Read More »Government of Canada Announces Reduction of the Number of Temporary Foreign Workers
Effective by September 26, 2024, the Government of Canada will refuse to process Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) in the Low-Wage stream, applicable in census
Read More »Singapore Airports to Screen for MPox
Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH), Ministry of Transport and Immigration and Checkpoints Authority have put into place precautionary measures to enhance surveillance
Read More »European Union Entry/Exit System Has Start Date
The EU Commissioner officially announced that the Entry/Exit System (EES) will commence operations on November 10, 2024. This system, a key part of the European Union’s
Read More »Australia Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) Policy Change
Effective August 2, 2024, Australia’s policy for Short Term Stream Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirements has been simplified. The policy now considers GTE to be
Read More »Canada Approves Request for Temporary Freeze of Low-Wage Occupations in Montreal Under TFW Program
On August 20, 2024, the government of Canada announced the approval of a proposal by the Government of Quebec to temporarily refuse to process new Labour Market Impact
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