Canada Announces Category-Based Express Entry
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the first-ever category-based selection for Express Entry. Invitations to apply will be issued to
Read More »UK Home Office Updates Standard Visa Processing Times
The UK Home Office has published updated lists of its standard processing times for UK visa applications submitted inside or outside the UK. For applications made outside the
Read More »Spain Implements Revised EU Blue Card Directive
On 10 May 2023, the Spanish government passed amendments (Law 11/2023) to Law 14/2013 that implement the revised EU Blue Card Directive (EU 2021/1883). The changes, which
Read More »New Arrangement for Canadian and South Korean Youth
On May 23, 2o23, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced the signing of a new Canada–South Korea Youth Mobility Arrangement to provide youth from the two countries
Read More »Canada Announces Humanitarian Partnership for Afghans
Canada and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) agreed to increase safe passage options for Afghans to Canada. As part of this partnership, Canada will resettle up to 1,000 Afghan
Read More »Canada Facilitates Temporary Resident Visa for Families
On May 26, 2023, Canada announced new measures to strengthen family reunification, including: faster temporary resident visa (TRV) processing times for spousal applicants new
Read More »Emirates ID Renewals Available Abroad
Emirates ID cardholders will be able to renew their ID cards from outside the United Arab Emirates. What to Expect The applicant must apply for renewal through the dedicated
Read More »China Announces New Policies for Entry and Exit Administration
The National Immigration Administration has announced that it will be making further adjustments to its exit and entry management policies and measures from May 15, 2023.
Read More »Ireland Eases Naturalization Document Requirements
The Government of Ireland has updated the naturalization documentation requirements for adult applicants. To be eligible for Irish Citizenship, applicants must be able to
Read More »Italy Requires New Residence Cards, to Replace Paper
Paper residence permits in Italy will no longer be valid as of August 3, 2023. Accordingly, family members of EU nationals who have paper residence cards must apply for a new
Read More »UK Home Office Announces Changes to the Student Visa Route to Reduce Net Migration
The UK Home Office announced restrictions for international students to bring family members on all but post-graduate research routes. The overview said it was “banning
Read More »UK Going Rates for Global Mobility Visa Occupations
The UK Home Office updated the going rate for occupation codes that are eligible for the following Global Business Mobility visas: Senior or Specialist Worker Graduate
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