New Zealand Expands Open Work Rights for Partners of Migrant Workers
On October 23, 2024, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) announced that, from December 2, 2024, open work rights will be available to: all partners of Accredited Employer Work Visa
Read More »New Zealand’s Reopens Vietnam Working Holiday Scheme with More Places
The Vietnam Working Holiday Scheme reopened on October 24, 2024, and the number of places available under the scheme has increased from 100 to 200. New Zealand has agreements
Read More »New Zealand Opens New Visa Application Center in Samoa
On October 21, 2024, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) announced that a new Visa Application Centre (VAC) will open in Apia, Samoa on November 4, 2024 in partnership with VFS
Read More »Ireland Launches New Online Immigration Self-Service Portal
On October 24, 2024, the Department of Justice announced the launch of the Digital Contact Centre (DCC) for immigration. The DCC is a self-service portal that will enable
Read More »Finland Work Permit Services of TE Offices to be Tranferred
As of January 1, 2025, the Finnish Immigration Service will be responsible for all residence permit matters for employed persons. The changes are part of the overall reform
Read More »Finland Updates Online Form for New Employee Announcements
Effective October 31, 2024, the employee announcement form in the Enter Finland for Employers online service will be updated. From that date, there will be a new and
Read More »Canada Introduces Temporary Foreign Worker Program Reforms
On October 21, 2024, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) announced that, effective November 8, 2024, the starting hourly wage for workers coming into Canada
Read More »Canada Announces Significant Cuts to Immigrants in 2025 and Beyond in Immigration Levels Plan
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced its 2025 Immigration Levels plan. A press release for the announcement can be found here. Consistent with the
Read More »Inc. Names Erickson Immigration Group as a 2024 Power Partner Award Winner
Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today announced its third annual Power Partner Awards. The
Read More »GCC Residents Can Apply for 30-Day E-Visas to Enter the UAE
The UAE Digital Government announced on Monday, October 14, 2024, that residents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and their companions can apply for a 30-day
Read More »Australia Amends Health Criteria for Certain Visa Holders
Australian authorities announced a change to the regulations related to health care criteria. The change means that a minor visa applicant born and usually resident in
Read More »Australia Introduces Family Violence Provisions for Skilled Visa Applications
Australia’s Migration Regulations have changed access to family violence provisions for secondary applicants in seven permanent Skilled visa subclasses: Employer
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