New Zealand Wage Threshold Increases Imminent
Immigration New Zealand has confirmed that Wage thresholds for the Skilled Migrant Category, the Green List Straight to Residence, and Work to Residence visas, and the Parent
Read More »Japan’s Digital Nomad Visa Plans
According to reports, Japan’s Immigration Services Agency has announced that it will introduce a six-month digital nomad visa in March 2024. The final conditions,
Read More »Canada Opens New Visa Application Center in Portugal
On February 19, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the opening of a new Canada visa application centre (VAC) in Lisbon, Portugal on February
Read More »Canada’s IRCC Updates Post-Graduation Work Permit
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has confirmed that the previously-announced new, longer, three-year post-graduation work permit (PGWP) is now available to
Read More »South Africa Publishes Draft Immigration Law Changes
On February 8, 2024, the South African government published draft amendments to the immigration regulations and requested public comments until March 29, 2024. The key
Read More »Norway to Close of Au Pair Scheme
The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) has announced that the government has decided to close the au pair scheme, effective March 15, 2024. Applicants who have, by
Read More »Kuwait Expands & Resumes Family Residence Visa Issuance
Effective January 28, 2024, the government of Kuwait has resumed the issuance of family residence visas. Eligibility has also been expanded to include the dependent spouse
Read More »New Zealand Minimum Wage to Increase April 2024
The New Zealand minimum wage will increase on April 1, 2024. This means that the wage threshold for all Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers will also increase to align
Read More »New Danish Immigration Forms for Sideline Employment
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) has announced that, effective February 14, 2024, it will make a new printable application form
Read More »Hainan Province Entry Rules Relaxed for Certain Nationals
On February 9, 2024, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced that, effective immediately, nationals of certain countries can enter Hainan Province visa free
Read More »UK India Young Professionals Scheme Ballot Dates
UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) has announced that the next ballot for the India Young Professionals Scheme will open at 2:30pm India Standard Time (IST) on February 20, 2024,
Read More »Dubai Introduces New Temporary Work Permit for Medical Professionals
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has launched the Permit to Practice Initiative. The initiative allows health facilities in Dubai to obtain a temporary permit for a
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