Canada Updates Rule Changes for Certain International Students
In January 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that, effective September 1, 2024, international students who begin a study program that is
Read More »Details of Japan’s New Nomad Visa
Japan’s new Nomad Visa, is in effect from March 29, 2024. The visa is valid for 6 months and non-renewable. Eligibility To be eligible to participate in the new visa
Read More »Japan Issues eVisas for Indian Tourists
Indian nationals visiting Japan for tourism will no longer need to obtain a physical visa sticker on their passport from April 1. Through the Japanese eVisa program,
Read More »Spain Increases Minimum Salary Requirement
The government of Spain has set the new minimum wage or salary requirement from January 1, 2024 applicable to permanent and temporary workers and domestic employees. This
Read More »Germany’s Dual Citizenship Law Takes Effect June 2024
The German law to modernize nationality law (StARModG), and allow dual citizenship, was announced in the Federal Law Gazette and will come into force on June 26, 2024. Key
Read More »UKVI launches Super Priority Visa (SPV) service in Jakarta
The UK Visa & Immigration services (UKVI) is offering a Super Priority Visa (SPV) to customers in Jakarta, Indonesia. The SPV is an optional, paid service that customers
Read More »Taiwan Immigration Changes from March 2024
Several changes to Taiwan’s immigration rules were implemented effective March 1, 2024. These include the following: A foreign national who is permitted to stay in
Read More »Israel Increases Minimum Salary Requirements
From April 1, 2024, Israel is increasing its minimum wage by 5.24%; the updated minimum wage for a full-time job will be ILS 5,880.02, compared to ILS 5,571.75 prior to the
Read More »Eid Al Fitr Holidays May Cause Service Delays
There will be government closures in observance of Eid Al Fitr holidays in countries around the world. Employers, employees, and travelers should anticipate extended
Read More »Netherlands Document Requirements for Highly Skilled Migrants
Starting from April 1, 2024, the Netherlands government will require recognized sponsors of highly skilled migrants who earn less than €2,801 per month to keep additional
Read More »UAE to Require Health Insurance for Employees from 2025
The UAE will require a mandatory insurance program for all private sector employees and domestic workers from January 1, 2025. The new scheme will apply nationwide, expanding
Read More »United Kingdom Updates Guidance for Holders of Physical Immigration Documents
The UK government has updated its guidance for holders of physical immigration documents, as it replaces them with online records of immigration status, known as eVisas. What
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