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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…
Read MoreNEW 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…
Read MoreCANADA: 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…
Read MorePERU: 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…
Read MoreUK: 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…
Read MoreCANADA: 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…
Read MoreTAIWAN: 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…
Read MoreNEW ZEALAND: Changes to Labour Market Testing Requirements
May 5, 2016
New Zealand currently conduct a labour market test to determine whether suitably qualified New Zealand workers are available to take on a job instead of an overseas worker. Similar testing is also conducted in Australia. As of 11th April 2016,…
Read MoreINDONESIA: Visa Free Entry Extended to 79 More Nationalities
April 27, 2016
The current visa free entry to Indonesia which allows certain nationalities to stay for up to 30 days has been extended to a further 79 countries. This brings the total number of qualifying countries to 169. The visa free entry is…
Read MoreEU: Increased Immigration Controls Proposed
April 21, 2016
Companies will be aware that European borders are becoming increasingly tighter with controls on entry and general scrutiny on travellers entering this region. As part of the on-going changes within Europe, new proposals have been set out by The European Commission, to enhance…
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