IRCC Extends Temporary Resident Status for Certain Workers
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has approved Manitoba’s request to extend temporary resident status for potential nominees identified under the
Read More »Canada Announces Temporary Policy to Benefit Hong Kong Permanent Residence Applicants
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that a new public policy will be launched in the coming weeks to let Hong Kong permanent residence
Read More »Australia to Increase the Financial Requirement for Student and Student Guardian Visas
From May 10, 2024, the amount of money that Australia Student and Student Guardian visa applicants need to have to be eligible for the visa is increasing. The financial
Read More »Turkey “Tech Visa” To Launch
The Government of Turkey is planning a new “Tech Visa,” and while the new route’s details are not finalized the government has launched a dedicated website
Read More »Turkey Launches Digital Nomad Visa
On April 23, 2024, the government of Turkey announced the launch of the Digital Nomad Visa (DNV). Eligibility The DNV is available to applicants 21-55 years of age. Nationals
Read More »UAE Simplifies Immigration Documents
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has simplified certain immigration-related document procedures for
Read More »Israelis Can Apply Online for a 5-Year Passport
Israel’s Population and Immigration Authority has announced a new service to empower applicants to order biometric documents (a passport or identity card) online,
Read More »EU Council Extends Restrictive Measures Related to Myanmar
The EU Council has prolonged the EU restrictive measures in view of the situation in Myanmar for one year, until April 30, 2025. The decision was taken on the basis of the
Read More »Ukraine to Stop Passport Issuance for Adult Men Outside of Ukraine
The Ukrainian Government published a decision on April 24, 2024, that effective April 23, 2024, male citizens of Ukraine aged 18 to 60 can collect new Ukrainian passports
Read More »Thailand Extends Visa Free Period for Russian Tourists for 60 Days
On April 23, 2024, the Thai Cabinet approved the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ proposal to extend the visa exemption for Russian tourists. The conditions are temporarily
Read More »Canada Increases Permanent Residence Fees
As of April 30, 2024, government fees for Canadian Permanent Resident applications have increased. The full IRCC fee list can be found here. For Express Entry and the PR
Read More »Canada Introduces New Rules Around Off-Campus Employment for International Students
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has introduced reforms to the International Student Program, notably ending the temporary policy that allowed international
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