US Dept. of State Announce Japanese Language and Culture Specialists can Stay for up to Three Years
Under a new Memorandum of Cooperation with Japan, the US Department of State (DOS) has extended the permitted duration of stay under the J-1 visa classification for Japanese
Read More »UK Government Extends Seasonal Worker Visa Route for 5 Years
The UK government has announced that it will extend the seasonal worker visa route for five years until 2029, “to give businesses time to plan effectively… to invest in
Read More »New Zealand Updates Guidance on Employer Accreditation Renewals
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has provided updated guidance to support employers and their advisers with renewing their accreditation. The guidance covers: Who should renew
Read More »Netherlands Issues Residence Guidance for Ukrainian Nationals
The Netherlands Immigration and Naturalization Authority (IND) has announced that from May 6, 2024, third-country nationals with a temporary residence permit in Ukraine can
Read More »Japan Issues Visa Exemption for Panama
Effective April 1, 2024, Japan has implemented visa-free entry for nationals of Panama. Panamanian nationals holding valid, ordinary passports may enter Japan without
Read More »Italy Digital Nomad Visa Application Details
The Consulate General of Italy in London has published the list of documents which must be submitted in support of an application for the new digital nomad and remote worker
Read More »New Measures to Facilitate Movement Between Mainland China, Macau, and Hong Kong
Effective May 6, 2024, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) has announced the implementation of six new measures and policies to facilitate the movement of citizens
Read More »China Extends Visa Exemption for 12 Countries
The spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry has announced that it has decided to extend the visa-free policy for short-term visits to China for nationals of 12 countries
Read More »IRCC Extends Temporary Resident Status for Certain Workers
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has approved Manitoba’s request to extend temporary resident status for potential nominees identified under the
Read More »Canada Announces Temporary Policy to Benefit Hong Kong Permanent Residence Applicants
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that a new public policy will be launched in the coming weeks to let Hong Kong permanent residence
Read More »Australia to Increase the Financial Requirement for Student and Student Guardian Visas
From May 10, 2024, the amount of money that Australia Student and Student Guardian visa applicants need to have to be eligible for the visa is increasing. The financial
Read More »Turkey “Tech Visa” To Launch
The Government of Turkey is planning a new “Tech Visa,” and while the new route’s details are not finalized the government has launched a dedicated website
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