British Columbia implements International Credentials Recognition Act
On July 1, 2024, the International Credentials Recognition Act came into effect in the province of British Columbia. Further, on January 1, 2025, regulations defining
Read More »Denmark Updates Positive Lists
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) has updated the Positive Lists for people with a higher education and for skilled work. The new lists
Read More »Australia Filing Fees Increase July 1
The Australian government have implemented the annual indexation of Visa Application Charges (VAC) i.e. filing fees, in line with the forecast Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Read More »Singapore and Timor-Leste Announce Mutual Visa Waiver
Singapore and Timor-Leste announced a mutual visa waiver in a statement on June 27, 2024. According to the mutual visa waiver agreement, Singapore passport holders will be
Read More »Malaysia Introduces New Process for Supporting Applications
For ESD Registered Companies, the Malaysian Immigration Authorities announced on June 27, 2024, that effective July 1, 2024, the following applications will have to be
Read More »Australia’s New Citizenship Application Fees from July 1, 2024
From July 1, 2024, new Australian citizenship application fees will apply. Fees are changing to reflect the cost of processing applications. On July 1 each year, indexation
Read More »Immigration New Zealand Updates Work Rights for Partners of a Student
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that partners of students studying level 7 or 8 qualifications specified on the Green List, can now apply for a work visa with
Read More »New Zealand Announces Further Changes to Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that, effective June 26, 2024, people holding an AEWV in roles at Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of
Read More »Canada Extends Temporary Measures for Israelis and Palestinians
Due to the crisis in Israel and the Palestinian Territories, the IRCC has implemented temporary measures for Israeli nationals and Palestinian passport holders in Canada
Read More »Ecuador Suspends Visa Free Entry for Chinese Nationals
On June 18, 2024, the government of Ecuador announced it would suspend the visa waiver agreement with China that allowed Chinese nationals to enter the country visa free. The
Read More »UK Changes to Right to Work Checks for Certain Statuses
On Friday, June 21, the UK Home Office published changes to the right to work check guidance for employers. 1. Right to work checks on BRPs short-dated to December 31, 2024
Read More »EU Council Extends Temporary Protection for Ukraine Until March 2026
On June 25, 2024, the EU Council adopted a decision to extend the temporary protection until March 4, 2026 for the more than 4 million Ukrainians fleeing from Russia’s war
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