Finland’s Citizenship Requirement Changes Take Effect
Effective October 1, 2024, Finland’s Citizenship Act has been amended such that the period of residence required for Finnish citizenship is now eight years. In some
Read More »China’s Foreign Ministry Announces Visa-Free Travel for Certain EU Nationals
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has announced that China will implement a visa-free policy for citizens of Denmark, Cyprus, Greece, Portugal and Slovenia to further facilitate
Read More »Canada Announces Further Changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
On October 1, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that the federal government has reached an agreement with the Government of Yukon to help
Read More »Some UK Skilled Worker Going Rate Salary to Increase
The Skilled Worker going rates were updated in the Immigration Rules from April 4, 2024. For any Skilled Worker application it is necessary to pay the higher of the
Read More »UK Updates on the Transition to eVisas
The Home Office has issued new updates regarding the transition to the eVisa system and the biometric residence permit (BRP): From October 31, 2024, BRPs will no longer be
Read More »Australian Government Revises Temporary Work Short Stay Specialist Visa
The Australian government has tightened its policies regarding the subclass 400 visa. Key Changes Case officers will now scrutinize applications more closely if the requested
Read More »Shanghai Issues Two-Year Category B Work Visas
The Shanghai authorities have extended the duration of a Category B professional talent work visa to two years upon application for a second extension. The initial work
Read More »Sri Lanka Reactivates ETA Portal, with Fees
Following a system replacement, and then pause, the government of Sri Lanka reinstated its ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) portal on September 26, 2024. Tourist and
Read More »New Zealand Changes Job Check Process for Employers
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that, from October 7, 2024, accredited employers must engage directly with Work and Income for most ANZSCO Level 4 or 5 vacancies
Read More »New Zealand Extends Visa Duration for Partners of Citizens and Residents
The government of New Zealand has increased from two to three years the maximum duration for work and visitor visas for partners of New Zealand citizens or residence class
Read More »New Work Permit Regulations in Brussels
On October 1, 2024, changes to the work permit regulations for non-European nationals take effect in the Brussels Capital region of Belgium. The changes were published in
Read More »Thailand Updates Visa Free Travel for Several Asian Countries
Beginning December 1, 2024, Thailand will modify the visa-free travel agreement for many countries in the APAC region, requiring travelers to secure an Electronic Travel
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