Australia’s New Online Services for Paper-Based Parent Visa Applications
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has noted that online services are now available to support Parent visa applicants who lodge a paper-based application. While
Read More »British Colombia updates its Provincial Nominee Programme
The Province of British Colombia (BC) has announced that it is updating its Provincial Nominee Programme (PNP) following the federal government’s decision to reduce the
Read More »UK New Restrictions on Recouping Fees from Sponsored Workers
On April 9, the UK Home Office updated its sponsor guidance to extend the prohibition on recouping certain fees under the Skilled Worker route to other types of sponsored
Read More »Maldives Bans Entry to Israeli Passport Holders
On April 15, 2025, the government of the Maldives announced it would ban Israeli nationals from entry. The entry ban is in response to Israel’s ongoing war with
Read More »Ireland Announces Bridging Permission for English Language Students
Ireland’s Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) has announced bridging permission for English Language course students who have successfully completed a second or third
Read More »France Changes the Language Assessment for Nationality and Long-Term Residence
From May 12, 2025, the TCF Integration, Residence and Nationality (IRN) test will allow candidates to be evaluated up to level B2. Following the promulgation of Law No.
Read More »“High-end Foreign Talents” in Beijing Exempt from Tax Document Requirement
The Beijing Overseas Talent Centre has announced that “high-end foreign talents” (Category A) with an average salary at least six times the previous year’s regional
Read More »Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) Required from May 1, 2025
Starting from May 1, 2025, all non-Thai nationals entering Thailand by air, land, or sea must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online before arrival.
Read More »UKVI Changes Definition of a Small Sponsor
Under UK immigration and sponsorship guidelines, sponsors pay some immigration fees according to whether they are classed as a small or large sponsor. Small sponsors pay less
Read More »Kazakhstan Embassy Pilot Program for Individual Identification Numbers
From April 18 to December 31, 2025, a pilot project is being launched under a joint order of the Kazakhstan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the
Read More »Brazil’s Entry Visa Requirement Takes Effect
Effective April 10, 2025, Australian, Canadian and US citizens will need a visa to travel to Brazil on tourism or business. Citizens from Australia, Canada and the US who
Read More »Ireland’s New Online Employment Permit System Details
Ireland’s Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) has announced that its new “Employment Permits Online” system will launch on April 28, 2025. What to
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