UK Immigration Skills Charge Increase Effective December 16, 2025
The UK Government has announced the first significant increase to the Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) since its introduction in 2017. Effective December 16, 2025, this change
Read More »UK Home Office “Earned Settlement” Consultation Released
The UK Government has published and now opened its consultation on the proposed changes to the new ‘Earned Settlement’ ILR (also referred to as Indefinite Leave to
Read More »South Australia Extends DAMA Program and Updates PR Pathways
South Australia’s two Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMAs) have been extended until June 30, 2026. The current DAMA occupations are retained and can be accessed on
Read More »France Updates Talent Permit Rules and Immigration Quotas for 2026-2028
On June 13, 2025, the French government published Decree No. 2025-539, which consolidates and clarifies the new rules for ‘talent’ residence permits introduced over the
Read More »Norway Raises Salary Thresholds for Skilled Workers Effective September 2025
The Norwegian Immigration Directorate (UDI) has made significant adjustments to the normal salary requirements for residence permits for those with a university degree. To be
Read More »Belgium to Tighten and Streamline Work Permit Processing in Flanders
On May 9, 2025, the Flemish government approved a concept note, establishing an updated labor migration policy based on ten core principles. The proposed measures would
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