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NEW ZEALAND – Work Authorization of Partners Retained
March 31, 2023
Partners of Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) or Essential Skills visa holders will retain work rights with certain set of conditions starting from 31 May 2023.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – End of Offshore Wind Workers Concession
March 31, 2023
The Home Office has confirmed that Offshore Wind Workers Immigration Rules Concession will come to an end on 30 April 2023 and will not be extended. This is a temporary concession for employees involved in the construction or maintenance of offshore wind farm projects in the UK territorial waters to work without the need to obtain a work visa.
Read MoreDENMARK – Immigration Changes 2023
March 31, 2023
Danish authorities have implemented updates to the Danish Alien’s Act, with changes to the Fast Track and Supplementary Pay Limit schemes.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – Spring Budget Migration Announcements
March 24, 2023
The UK announced its spring budget 2023 on 15 March 2023 including upcoming changes to the business visitor visa requirements and the addition of construction workers to the Shortage Occupation List.
Read MoreMALAYSIA – Electronic Pass (ePass) to be Introduced for Renewal Applications
March 24, 2023
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) announced they will grant electronic pass (ePass) for employment pass (EP) renewals and related passes filed with them.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules March 2023 | Business Routes
March 24, 2023
The Home office of the UK has issued a series of changes to the existing immigration rules, including in the skilled worker category.
Read MorePANAMA – Major Work Permit Changes
March 24, 2023
The government of Panama has announced a series of changes to its authorization of work permits. The changes took effect earlier this month.
Read MoreCHINA – Further Updates on Entry Requirements
March 17, 2023
China has issued further updates to national entry policies, including changes to pre-arrival COVID testing.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – Electronic Travel Authorizations
March 17, 2023
UKVI published a new statement of changes on 9 March 2023 including a number of updates to the current immigration system. As part of these changes, UKVI “unveils plans for travel scheme to bolster the border” by way of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme due to launch in October 2023.
Read MoreMALAYSIA – Electronic Pass for Renewal Applications
March 17, 2023
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) announced they will grant electronic pass (ePass) for employment pass (EP) renewals and related passes filed with them. The endorsement sticker that is usually affixed onto the foreign national’s passport showing the renewed pass will be replaced by the ePass.
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