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Americas: 2016 Round-up

January 5, 2017

The election of the new President of the USA, Donald Trump, dominated headlines at the end of last year due to his administration's immigration policies. However, there were also a number of changes across the region including the introduction of new work…

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Asia-Pacific: 2016 Round-up

January 5, 2017

There were many significant changes amongst the APAC region last year including the new 10 year visitor visa announced in Australia, the increase in employment pass salary requirements in Singapore and recommendations from the Audit Commission to help the Hong…

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UK: Additional Nationalities Permitted to use Registered Traveller Service

November 25, 2016

UKVI has announced an increase in the permitted use of the Registered Traveller Service. As a reminder, this service is available to applicants who have a UK visa, or have visited the UK at least 4 times in the last…

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UK: Government Criticised Over Rejection of Scottish Post-Study Work Visa Reintroduction

November 16, 2016

The UK Government"s decision to reject the reintroduction of a post-study work visa scheme in Scotland has faced increasing criticism from Scottish ministers, businesses and education authorities. The post-study work visa route allows international students from outside the European Union…

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NEW ZEALAND: Significant Changes to Residence Programme

November 3, 2016

In a bid to kerb the record-high net immigration, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has introduced stricter standards for residence applications of migrants. The New Zealand Residence Programme is the route through which residence applications for skilled workers, investors, entrepreneurs and…

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CANADA: Support Grows For Increased Immigration Levels

October 26, 2016

Canada"s Immigration Minister is expected to announce a new multi-year immigration plan in early November. Canada welcomed 320,932 immigrants in the past year and Minister John McCallum has signaled his intention to increase overall levels of immigration in the next four…

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PERU: Visa-Free Entry for Certain Chinese Nationals

September 22, 2016

From 21st September 2016, qualifying Chinese nationals are able to enter Peru visa-free for business or tourism, for one or more stays totalling up to 180 days per six months. To qualify, Chinese nationals must hold permanent residence or a…

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UK: Theresa May Rejects Points-Based System for EU Nationals

September 9, 2016

Speaking at a press conference during this week"s G20 Summit, Prime Minister Theresa May rejected a "points-based system" to screen immigrants. Such suggestions are thought to contradict promises made within her government during the Brexit campaign, to bring in Australian-style controls…

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CANADA: Migration from Hong Kong Up by 85%

August 3, 2016

Hong Kong migration to Canada has increased by 85% compared to last year according to statistics released by Mercan Capital Ltd and Ming Pao East Canada edition. Canadian Government"s Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) statistics have revealed that there were…

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TAIWAN: Visa Regulations Relaxed for ASEAN Countries

July 28, 2016

From 1st August, citizens of Brunei and Thailand will be granted visa-free entry to Taiwan for up to 30 days. This concession will be brought in as a trial for an initial period of one year. From 1st September, citizens…

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