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Category: Immigration Insights
CANADA – Employers to review and adjust wages under Temporary Foreign Worker Program
December 19, 2023
The Canadian government extends the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program Workforce Solutions Road Map until August 30, 2024.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – New immigration controls unveiled
December 7, 2023
Stricter immigration controls will be introduced in Spring 2024 that will significantly impact a number of UK employment visa categories.
Read MorePHILIPPINES – Personal Appearance for Emigration Clearance Certificate Applications
December 4, 2023
In-person appearance is now required for foreign citizens who are required to secure ECC or ECC-A prior to their departure from Philippines.
Read MoreSWITZERLAND – 2024 Work Permit Quotas Announced
December 1, 2023
Switzerland has announced that 2024 quotas will remain the same for certain new work permit applications
Read MoreSWITZERLAND – AFMP safeguard clause for Croatia extended for 2024
December 1, 2023
On 22 November, the Federal Council extended the safeguard clause included in the Agreement on the Free Movement of Persons. Work permits for Croatian nationals will remain subject to quotas in 2024.
Read MoreDENMARK – Upcoming Changes to Work Permit Exemptions
November 30, 2023
Danish immigration authorities have released further information relating to work permit exemptions for employees working within affiliated companies.
Read MoreITALY – New EU Blue Card Application Rules
November 28, 2023
New conditions of entry and stay have been announced for third-country nationals who intend to carry out highly qualified work in Italy.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA – Legislative Changes Affect Subclass 482 Visa Holders
November 27, 2023
Legislative changes introduced by the Australian Government on 25 November 2023 have confirmed a pathway to permanent residency to thousands of Subclass 482 visa holders.
Read MoreGREECE – New Immigration Code from January 2024
November 27, 2023
New immigration code takes effect in Greece on 01 January 2024, bringing about changes to certain immigration procedures. Specifically, procedures involving work authorisations will be modified in the following ways: The Article for Senior-Level Employees will be abolished at the end of the year and will not be replaced. Applicants who currently hold these […]
Read MoreGERMANY – Skilled Worker Immigration Act Amended
November 22, 2023
To combat a shortage of workers, Germany is implementing a wide-ranging number of changes to its Skilled Worker Immigration Act which will come into effect over the next few months.
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