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Category: Immigration Insights
SWITZERLAND: Election Won by Anti-Immigration Party
October 22, 2015
In a week where Canada elected a clear Liberal majority to oust the sitting Conservative party, the Swiss People"s Party (SVP), an anti-immigration party in Switzerland, won the largest share of votes during the national parliamentary election with a record…
Read MoreCANADA: Election Results Set to Improve Immigration Policy
October 22, 2015
The highest voter turnout since 1993 saw a resounding win for the Liberal Party of Canada in the 19th October Canadian election results, with Justin Trudeau"s party taking almost 40% of the vote. Gaining more than four million voters since…
Read MoreUK: Landlords Now Required to Check New Tenants” Right to Rent
October 22, 2015
Following the roll out of the Right to Rent check requirement from 1st December 2014 for landlords in Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton, the UK government has announced today that the scheme will now be implemented nationally and apply…
Read MoreUK: Changes to Visitor Visas for Chinese Nationals Announced
October 22, 2015
The UK Prime Minister"s Office has announced on 21st October 2015 that new visitor visas for people from the People"s Republic of China will be introduced from January 2016, aiming to attract more Chinese tourists and bring significant benefits to…
Read MoreUSA: Revised USCIS Procedures for Green Card Applications
October 22, 2015
USCIS, in coordination with the Department of State (DOS), have published revised procedures for determining visa availability for applicants waiting to file for adjustment of status (Green card). From 1st October 2015, it will be possible to submit these applications…
Read MoreUK: Visa Rules Set to Relax for Foreign Tech Workers
October 16, 2015
The continued development of the technology industry has caused the UK Government to drastically revamp their visa rules for foreign technology specialists. Amid complaints from start-up tech companies and industry leaders that they are failing to recruit the volume of staff…
Read MoreUAE: Visit Visa Application via MOI Website or Smart Phone App
October 16, 2015
Applicants are now able to apply for their 90 day UAE visit visas via the Ministry of Interior"s online e-services. The citizens, residents and stake holders can now immediately apply for their visit visas via the new services. The efficient…
Read MoreDENMARK: Stricter Immigration Rules Proposed
October 15, 2015
The Danish government are proposing tougher immigration rules for the forthcoming parliamentary season, with 17 law changes set to affect foreigners residing in Denmark. The changes include approved cuts to the welfare benefits currently afforded to refugees, as well as…
Read MoreUK: Construction Industry Targeted for Illegal Workers
October 15, 2015
Operation Magnify, a new Home Office initiative, has been launched in an attempt to identify illegal workers within the construction industry. Tuesday, 13th October saw the Immigration Minister, James Brokenshire, meet with construction leaders to voice his concerns about illegal…
Read MoreCANADA: Increased Immigration Audits for Employers
October 15, 2015
Employers in Canada will now face more scrutinous compliance auditing by Citizen and Immigration Canada (CIC). Those employers that are hiring foreign nationals will face increased audits to affirm whether they are complying with immigration regulations. Having announced earlier this…
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