UK Sponsorship Management System Offline, April 2 – 4
In an update to Part 2 of its guidance for sponsors of foreign workers, the UK government has noted that the sponsorship management system (SMS) will be unavailable from
Read More »European Parliament Endorses New Single Permit Rules
On March 13, 2024, the European Parliament adopted an update to the single permit directive (2011/98/EU), which provides combined work and residence permits for third-country
Read More »Denmark Extends Residence Permits Under Ukraine-Special Act
The Danish Immigration Service has now extended the residence permits which were granted under the Ukraine-Special Act. The validity has been extended until March 17, 2025.
Read More »Denmark Publishes Updated Income Statistics Applicable from April 1, 2024
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) uses income statistics made by the Confederation of Danish Employers (DA) in the case processing of
Read More »Australia New Genuine Student Requirements
Effective March 23, 2024, the Genuine Student (GS) requirement replaces the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement for Student visas. This change was announced as part
Read More »Australia Issues New English Language Requirements
The Australian Government has made changes to English Language Requirements for Student and Temporary Graduate visas. This change was announced as part of the Australian
Read More »Germany’s New Provisions for Skilled Workers Now in Force
The second stage of the Skilled Immigration Act came into force in Germany on March 1, 2024. The first stage of the new regulations came into force in November 2023. The
Read More »Ireland Extends Resident Permit Process in Pilot
The Irish Immigration Service is extending the Dublin Irish Residence Permit process for 1st time and renewal registrations for those residents in County Kildare. From April
Read More »Bulgaria and Romania Enter Schengen Area April 1, 2024
Bulgaria and Romania became the newest Member States to join the Schengen area as of March 31, 2024. Nationals of both countries may cross the internal air and sea borders
Read More »US State Department Issues New Guidance for US Citizens in Haiti
The U.S. State Department’s Travel Advisory for Haiti remains at Level Four: Do not travel to Haiti. As of March 6 and ongoing, there are few or no commercial options to
Read More »UAE “Work Bundle” Initiative to Streamline Applications
The UAE government has launched the “Work Bundle” initiative to facilitate employee residency procedures and work permits in private sector companies. The initiative will
Read More »Thailand Visa-Free Entry for Nationals of China and Kazakhstan
Effective March 1, 2024, Thailand and China signed a mutual visa exemption agreement, permitting holders of ordinary Chinese and Thai passports to enter, exit, or transit
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