EU Commission Allows Multiple-Entry Schengen visas for India, Bahrain, Oman, and Saudi Arabia
On April 22, 2024, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell announced “a decision adopted by the European Commission… to harmonise the rules for granting multiple-entry
Read More »Malaysia New and Renewal EP Applications to be Submitted via XPATS Gateway
MDEC has just announced that effective from April 24, 2024, all NEW and RENEWAL Employment Pass (EP) applications must be submitted through the Xpats Gateway, utilizing the
Read More »Ireland Updates Eligibility Requirements for Stamp 4 Upgrades
On November 15, 2023, Immigration Delivery Service (ISD) placed a web notice regarding the cessation of the provision of Stamp 4 support letters by the Department of
Read More »UK Passport Application Fees Increase
The UK government introduced new passport fees for all applications on April 11, 2024. The revised fees include the following: a standard online application made from
Read More »Canada Provincial and Territorial Allocations Announced for National Cap on Study Permit Applications
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has finalized provincial and territorial allocations for 2024 for the previously announced national cap on study permits.
Read More »New South Wales Eases Nomination Criteria for Skilled Worker Regional Visa (Subclass 491)
The New South Wales (NSW) government has updated the nomination criteria for the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) under Pathway 1, effective April 3, 2024. There are
Read More »Denmark Proposes Tightening Permanent Residence and Family Reunification
On April 11, 2024, Denmark’s Ministry of Immigration and Integration presented a proposal to the Danish Parliament to change the rules regarding permanent residence
Read More »EU Council Green-Lights Revised Single Permit
On April 12, 2024, the Council of the EU adopted a revision of the Single Permit Directive. The law, which updates the 2011 directive currently in place, aims to attract the
Read More »Japan Adds Four New Industries to Specified Skilled Worker Program
Effective March 29, 2024, the government of Japan has expanded the list of industries eligible for the Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) program. Four new fields have been added
Read More »South Africa Withdraws Amended Immigration Regulations for Further Clarification
South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has withdrawn the amended regulations to allow further public comment and to address any confusion about the amendments. The
Read More »Poland Proposes Extending Ukrainian Right to Stay to September 2025
The Polish government has published a draft law to the Act on Assistance to the Citizens of Ukraine in connection with the ongoing armed conflict in Ukraine. The law proposes
Read More »Polish Immigration Fee Increase Proposed
On April 2, 2024, a draft regulation amending Poland’s consular fees was submitted. The draft increases the fee for issuing a Polish national visa from EUR 80 to EUR
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