New Zealand Increases Pay and Leave for RSE Workers
Effective October 1, 2023, New Zealand employers in the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Scheme must pay workers at least the minimum wage +10% for actual hours worked.
Read More »Brazil and Japan to Introduce a Visa-Waiver
Effective September 30, 2023, the government of Japan will introduce a visa waiver for nationals of Brazil holding ordinary passports who wish to enter Japan for stays of up
Read More »Italy Adds New Quota Places for Vocational Training, Internships
The Italian government has made available 7,500 new quota places in Italy for vocational training courses and another 7,500 places for internships in the years 2023 to
Read More »Iceland Expands Family Reunification Rights & Extends Permit Lengths
Iceland will now grant foreign nationals expanded rights to family reunification and longer permits under amendments to the Foreign Nationals Act which have already taken
Read More »Canada and Iceland Sign Youth Mobility Arrangement
The governments of Canada and Iceland have announced the signing of a new Canada–Iceland Youth Mobility Arrangement. Under this arrangement, which will be implemented in
Read More »Canada Launches a Recognized Employer Pilot
The Government of Canada has announced the establishment of a Recognized Employer Pilot Program (REP) for LMIA applications. Please see below a summary of the important
Read More »Brazil’s Visa Requirements for Australia, Canada, and US Start Oct. 1
As previously reported, the Brazilian government has decided to reinstate the visit visa requirement for citizens of Australia, Canada and the United States, as these
Read More »DHS Updates Family Reunification Parole Processes for Cuba and Haiti
Thursday, August 10, 2023, DHS announced updates to modernize the family reunification parole (FRP) processes for Cuba and Haiti. Technological advancements allow most
Read More »USCIS Updates Policy Manual Related to Form I-918
USCIS announced on Friday, August 11, that it is updating the USCIS Policy Manual to allow the agency to review Form I-918, Supplement A, Petition for Qualifying Family
Read More »Spain Extends Medical Degree Recognition Period for Non-EU Healthcare Workers
The Spanish Ministry of Health has extended the recognition process period for professionals holding medical degrees from non-EU countries. Medical professionals from non-EU
Read More »UK and Türkiye Partner on Immigration
The governments of the UK and Türkiye announced a partnered effort to address migration. Highlights Turkish law enforcement officers will step up joint operations to tackle
Read More »September 2023 Visa Bulletin Released
In the September 2023 Visa Bulletin, Final action dates for EB-1 and EB-3 Worldwide (All Other) remain unchanged. EB-2 Worldwide (All Other) advances 3 months. EB-1 and
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