Category: Immigration Insights

NEW ZEALAND – AEWV exemptions will address labor needs in key sectors from September 2024. 

September 20, 2024

Certain roles within specific sectors of the New Zealand economy are now exempt from the AEWV (Accredited Employer Work Visa) minimum skill requirements.

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Harnessing the L-1 visa through strategic secondments: Why US companies should make programmatic changes to remain ahead of the curve.

September 19, 2024

Why US companies should make programmatic changes to remain ahead of the curve. By Justin Scott Kadich of Go Global Immigration PLLC.

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AUSTRALIA: Updated policy on Subclass 400 visa.

September 19, 2024

Effective August 2, 2024, the definition of 'non-ongoing' work for the Subclass 400 visa has been refined.

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MALAYSIA – Recent changes to immigration processes.

September 18, 2024

Starting from October 1, 2024, the MYXpats Centre will automatically cancel inactive applications that haven't been resubmitted within 90 days

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NEW ZEALAND – Significant filing fees begin to take effect on October 1, 2024. 

September 18, 2024

Effective October 1, 2024, visa charges will be adjusted to cover the costs of processing visas and to align with the benefits received by users of immigration services.

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EUROPEAN UNION – Reminder of upcoming European Travel and Immigration Authorisation System (ETIAS)

September 9, 2024

ETIAS is a pre-travel authorisation to enter one of the ETIAS countries for a short stay. It is understood that implementation should be in the first half of 2025. 

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IRELAND – Significant changes have been made to the Irish employment permit system. 

September 9, 2024

The Employment Permits Act 2024 introduces significant and welcome reforms to Ireland's employment permit system.

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EUROPEAN UNION – Europe has announced a firm date for the introduction of the Entry/Exit System.

August 26, 2024

Entry/Exit System will commence operations on November 10, 2024—a month later than previously anticipated. 

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ESTONIA – Dependant permits can now be issued to same-sex partners.

August 19, 2024

The Estonian authorities have expanded dependant permits to include same-sex partners, subject to certain conditions. 

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MALAYSIA – Documentation requirements for professional visit pass applications are reduced.

August 13, 2024

Documentation requirements for applying for a Professional Visit Pass in Malaysia have been significantly reduced.

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