Japan Announces Digital Nomad Visas for Nationals of 49 Countries
Japan has announced plans for a six-month digital nomad visas for nationals of 49 countries, with an implementation as early as March 2024. Key Information about
Read More »Temporary Protection Status for Ukrainian Nationals in Poland will be Extended
The Polish government’s draft bill amending the Act on Assistance to Citizens of Ukraine in Connection with the Armed Conflict on the Territory of this Country has been
Read More »Australia Expands Employer Nominated Permanent Residence Pathway
Legislative changes from November 2023 have expanded the Temporary Residence Transition pathway (TRTS) to most 482 workers in Australia once they have worked for their
Read More »New Zealand Permanent Resident Visa Applications Now Online
As of January 29, 2024, the applications for New Zealand’s Permanent Resident Visa (PRV), Second or Subsequent Resident Visa (SSRV) and Variation of Travel Conditions
Read More »Netherlands Terminates Temporary Protection for Third-Country Nationals from Ukraine
The Dutch immigration authorities (IND) have announced that non-Ukrainians with a temporary Ukrainian residence permit will receive a letter from the Immigration and
Read More »UK Publishes Updates to Civil Penalty Fines
The UK government has published updates to its Code of Practices for the Right to Work Scheme and the Right to Rent Scheme which come into force on February 13, 2024. The new
Read More »UK Expands Youth Mobility Schemes
Changes to the UK’s Youth Mobility schemes (YMS) came into effect on January 31, 2024. Enhancements to the existing Youth Mobility schemes with Australia, Canada, Japan
Read More »Italy Postpones Foreign Worker “Click Days”
On January 29, 2024, the Italian government announced the postponement of the opening days (“click days”) for the submission of applications to hire foreign workers under
Read More »Ireland Introduces Email Application to Reactivate Employment Permit Scheme
From February 1, 2024, Ireland’s Domestic Residence will accept applications for Reactivation Employment Permit Scheme via DRPcustomerservice@justice.ie. Applicants
Read More »Canada Extends Permanent Residence Program for Certain Construction Workers
The policy making available permanent residence for construction workers (and their family members) in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) who have fallen out of status has been
Read More »Australia Pandemic Event Visa Has Closed
Effective February 1, 2024, the Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) — Australian Government endorsed events (COVID-19 Pandemic event) has closed to new applicants.
Read More »UK Skilled Worker Salary Increase Date Confirmed
In December 2023, the UK government announced immigration changes, and on January 30, 2024, the Minister of State for Legal Migration and the Border issued a statement to
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