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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.

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NIGERIA – 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.

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UNITED 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.

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CHINA – 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.

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SINGAPORE – 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.

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CANADA – 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.

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UNITED 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

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SAUDI ARABIA – Saudization Ratio for Engineers   

February 27, 2024

The Saudi authorities have announced continued plans to increase Saudization in companies operating in Saudi Arabia

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SINGAPORE – 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.

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CANADA – 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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