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IRELAND – Citizenship by Descent – Irish Born Grandparent
March 14, 2024
Do you have an Irish born grandparent? If so, you may be entitled to apply for Irish citizenship by having your birth registered on what is termed, the Foreign Birth Register.
Read MoreNIGERIA – Expatriate Employment Levy Introduced
March 12, 2024
Nigeria has temporarily suspended implementation of the Expatriate Employment Levy (EEL). The EEL will assess an annual fee to companies for each of their foreign employees, in an effort to reduce domestic unemployment rates.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – Immigration Salary List Recommendations
March 11, 2024
The United Kingdom is considering changes affecting their Skilled Worker immigration category, including salary and sector changes.
Read MoreCHINA – Visa Free Agreement with Singapore and Thailand
March 11, 2024
China has added two additional countries - Singapore and Thailand - to their list of visa-waiver locations.
Read MoreSINGAPORE – Increase in Qualifying Salary for EP Applications
March 11, 2024
Beginning on 1 January 2025, Singapore will increase the qualifying salary for new employment pass (EP) applications.
Read MoreCANADA – Updated Travel Information for Mexican Citizens
March 4, 2024
Starting February 29, 2024, Mexican citizens with a valid US non-immigrant visa or previous Canadian visa can apply for an electronic travel authorization (eTA) when traveling by air on a Mexican passport.
Read MoreUNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Emiratization ratio
February 27, 2024
UAE has introduced initiatives to increase Emiratization in private companies with an aim to have 75,000 Emirati citizens working in the private sector over the next five years
Read MoreSAUDI ARABIA – Saudization Ratio for Engineers
February 27, 2024
The Saudi authorities have announced continued plans to increase Saudization in companies operating in Saudi Arabia
Read MoreSINGAPORE – Local Qualifying Salary Increase
February 26, 2024
Singapore has signalled a rise in the Local Qualifying Salary (LQS) from SGD 1,400 to SGD 1,600 per month.
Read MoreCANADA – Update to Post-Graduation Work Permit Program
February 20, 2024
Starting February 15, 2024, students who have graduated from a master’s degree program, even if it is less than two years, are eligible for a three-year PGWP if they meet all other eligibility criteria.
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