UK Makes National Insurance Number (NINO) Mandatory for Certain Users
On June 19, 2023, the UK Home Office made the National Insurance Number (NINO) mandatory for Level 1 users of the Sponsor Management System (SMS). According to an updated
Read More »Taiwan Extends Visa-Free Trial
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a one-year extension of the trial visa-free entry program for nationals of Thailand, Brunei, and the Philippines (New
Read More »Russian Highly Qualified Specialist Salary Reports Due
Russia’s Highly Qualified Specialist (HQS) program allows companies in Russia to employ foreign national workers for up to three years (renewable) with various benefits
Read More »Poland Increases Minimum Wage Rates
On July 1, 2023, the Polish government increased the minimum wage in Poland to PLN 3600. The monthly rate had previously been increased to PLN 3490 from January 1, 2023.
Read More »New EU Framework Agreement on Social Security for Cross-Border Teleworkers Takes Effect
On July 1, 2023, a new Framework Agreement on social security for cross-border telework, signed by 17 European countries, took effect. Under the multilateral agreement,
Read More »Denmark Updates Positive Lists for Higher Education and Skilled Work
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) has published updated Positive Lists which are effective July 1, 2023. The new Positive List for People
Read More »Australia Pilots Immigration Program for Skilled Refugees
Effective July 1, 2023, the Australian Government, working in collaboration with Talent Beyond Boundaries, is piloting a program aimed at providing skilled refugees with a
Read More »Vietnam Extends E-Visa Validity
On June 24, 2023, the National assembly approved the extension of the validity of e-visas to 90 days from the current 30 days. E-visas holders will also be permitted to make
Read More »Changes for UK Visas Apllied for in Morocco
Effective immediately, all applications made in Morocco for UK visa must be paid online rather than in cash. All customers wishing to apply for a UK visa must make an online
Read More »South Korea Extends Validity of the K-ETA
Effective July 3, 2023, the Korean government will extend the validity period of the Korea Electronic Travel Authorisation (K-ETA) and exempt certain age groups from the
Read More »UK and New Zealand Increase Age Limit for the Youth Mobility and Working Holiday Visas
Effective June 29, 2023, the age limit for New Zealanders going to the UK under the UK-New Zealand Youth Mobility and Working Holiday visa schemes rose from 30 to 35, and the
Read More »Immigration New Zealand to Reimburse for Certain 2021 Health Screenings
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will offer reimbursements to 2021 Resident Visa applicants for the costs of new health screenings – including medical checks and chest X-rays
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