Canada Expands Visa-Free Travel to 13 Additional Countries
On Tuesday, June 6, the IRCC announced that citizens of the following countries can now apply for an eTA instead of obtaining a visa to travel to Canada by air: Visa-Free
Read More »Australia and UK Updates to Shared Visa Schemes
Australia and the United Kingdom have agreed to establish more generous arrangements under the Working Holiday Maker program and Youth Mobility Scheme. This follows the entry
Read More »Malaysia Introduces New System for Support Letters
Between June 15 and August 15, 2023, the Malaysian government will gradually introduce a new single window system called the Xpats Gateway for companies to apply for the
Read More »Hong Kong Updates Visa and Entry Permit Application Requirements
Effective June 19, 2023, the Immigration Department will adjust application requirements for visas and entry permits for dependents, foreign domestic workers, imported
Read More »Canada Announces Category-Based Express Entry
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the first-ever category-based selection for Express Entry. Invitations to apply will be issued to
Read More »UK Home Office Updates Standard Visa Processing Times
The UK Home Office has published updated lists of its standard processing times for UK visa applications submitted inside or outside the UK. For applications made outside the
Read More »Spain Implements Revised EU Blue Card Directive
On 10 May 2023, the Spanish government passed amendments (Law 11/2023) to Law 14/2013 that implement the revised EU Blue Card Directive (EU 2021/1883). The changes, which
Read More »Seramount Recognizes Erickson Immigration Group as One of the “Best Law Firms for Women and Diversity”
Seramount revealed the Best Law Firms for Women & Diversity today, recognizing firms that utilize best practices in recruiting, retaining, promoting, and developing women
Read More »Australia’s New Immigration Pathway
The Australian government is expanding pathways to permanent residency through a new visa program for highly skilled foreign workers. Hit play to get details on changes in
Read More »New Arrangement for Canadian and South Korean Youth
On May 23, 2o23, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced the signing of a new Canada–South Korea Youth Mobility Arrangement to provide youth from the two countries
Read More »Canada Announces Humanitarian Partnership for Afghans
Canada and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) agreed to increase safe passage options for Afghans to Canada. As part of this partnership, Canada will resettle up to 1,000 Afghan
Read More »Canada Facilitates Temporary Resident Visa for Families
On May 26, 2023, Canada announced new measures to strengthen family reunification, including: faster temporary resident visa (TRV) processing times for spousal applicants new
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