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UNITED STATES – The J-1 Exchange Visitor Program
June 30, 2023
The J-1 program is intended to provide bona fide training and experience for foreign national exchange visitors thus it is issued in connection with a training program.
Read MoreCANADA – Expansion of Francophone Mobility Program
June 23, 2023
The government of Canada has announced an expansion of the Francophone Mobility Program (FMP) for a period of two years.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA – To Be Added to UK ETA
June 23, 2023
Australia will be included in the United Kingdom’s Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system when it fully rolls out sometime in 2024.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – UK and New Zealand Expand Work-Abroad Schemes
June 16, 2023
Youth Mobility and Working Holiday schemes are visa options designed to facilitate young adults in experiencing life in a different country to promote cultural exchange and enable participants to gain international work experience and broaden their skills.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – Heathrow Strikes, Summer 2023
June 16, 2023
Heathrow Airport is expecting major delays (and potential flight cancellations) this summer due to union strikes. Approximately 2,000 officers will be taking part in the strikes, with Terminals 3 and 5 impacted for the first time.
Read MoreNEW ZEALAND – Changes to Partner Work Rights
June 16, 2023
Immigration New Zealand announced on 31 May 2023 substantive changes to the visa conditions for the partners of Essential Skills and Accredited Employer Work Visa holders applying for new Partner of Worker Work Visas.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – ETA for Gulf and Jordanian Visitors
June 16, 2023
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nationals and Jordanian nationals will be required to pay £10 to apply for an ETA, which will allow them to visit the UK multiple times over a two-year period.
Read MoreCANADA – Countries Added to eTA Program
June 9, 2023
Canada has added 13 countries to its electronic travel authorization (eTA) program. The eTA Canada is an electronic travel authorization allowing visa-exempt foreign nationals to enter Canada.
Read MoreNIGERIA – ‘Brown Card’ Scheme Introduced
June 9, 2023
The government of Nigeria recently introduced a new pathway to citizenship for foreign nationals dubbed the ‘Brown Card’. The goal of the Brown Card is to increase the number of people seeking to become naturalized Nigerian citizens.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – Changes to Student Visa Route
June 9, 2023
Last week the UK government highlighted changes to the student visa route in hopes they will reduce net migration, with the main focus being on the dependents on the student route.
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