Ecuador Suspends Consular Services in Mexico
The Ecuadorian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility has announced that, effective May 16, 2024, its consular services in Mexico City and Monterrey are suspended
Read More »New Work and Holiday (subclass 462) Visa Pre‑application Process
On May 14, 2024, the Australian government delivered the 2024-25 Federal Budget. This included a new pre-application ballot process for the capped Work and Holiday (subclass
Read More »Thailand Cabinet Approves Ten-Year Eastern Economic Corridor Visa
The Thailand Government has approved a special visa for foreign nationals working in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to attract specialists and executives in various
Read More »New Zealand to Suspend the “Franchisee Accreditation” Category
Immigration New Zealand has confirmed that the franchisee accreditation category for the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) will be disestablished on June 16, 2024, as
Read More »French Residence Permit Holders Will Receive Expiry Notifications
The French Directorate General of Foreigners (DGEF) has launched a new digital notification system to help residence permit holders to remember to renew their permission on
Read More »IRCC 2024 Intake for Sponsoring Parents and Grandparents
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that, starting May 21, 2024, invitations will be sent to potential sponsors to apply for their parents and
Read More »Eligible Spouses and Partners of Irish Employment Permit Holders Allowed to Work
The Ireland Ministers for Justice and Enterprise, Trade and Employment announced that eligible spouses and partners of General Employment Permit and Intra-Corporate
Read More »UK Temporary Support Options for Ukrainians
There are different schemes in place to support those Ukrainian nationals and their immediate family members who wish to either go to or remain in the UK. Homes for Ukraine
Read More »New Requirements for Malaysian Professional Visit Pass Applications
The Malaysian Governmnet has announced new requirements for Professional Visit Pass applications. For ESD Registered Companies, the Approval Letter from Labour Department
Read More »Sweden Launches Digital Passport Checks for Work Permit Applicants
The Swedish Migration Agency has launched a new process for applicants for a Swedish work or student permit to verify their passports digitally instead of traveling to a
Read More »UK Advisory Body Determines Graduate Route Should Stay
The UK Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has completed its review of the Graduate Visa Route, including in terms of “Any evidence of abuse of the route including the route
Read More »EU Entry/Exit System Targets October 2024 Start Date
The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES), the digital border system, is reported to start on October 6, 2024 subject to EU Member States confirming they are ready. Key Details The
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