From 1 July 2024, the TSMIT will increase from $70,000 to $73,150. New nomination applications from this date will need to meet the new TSMIT of $73,150 or the annual market salary rate, whichever is higher.
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Thursday, May 23, 2024
US - US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Updates Guidance for Family-Based Immigrant Visas
Effective May 22, 2024, USCIS is updating guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual on family-based immigrant visa petitions (including Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative and, in limited situations, family-based Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant), including explaining how USCIS handles correcting approval notice errors, requests for consular processing or adjustment of status on the beneficiary’s behalf, and routing procedures for approved petitions.
Friday, May 17, 2024
Ireland - Announcement Regarding Eligible Spouses and Partners of General Employment Permit and Intra-Corporate Transferee Irish Employment Permit holders
The Ministers for Justice and Enterprise, Trade and Employment have announced that eligible spouses and partners of General Employment Permit and Intra-Corporate Transferee Irish Employment Permit holders, who have applied for, and have been granted family reunification, in accordance with the Non-EEA Family Reunification Policy, will now be registered on a Stamp 1G permission, rather than a Stamp 3.
This will allow the holder to take up employment, without the need to obtain a separate Employment Permit, of their own. In addition to this announcement, spouses and partners of Critical Skills Employment Permit holders and Researchers on a Hosting Agreement currently on a Stamp 3 are also now eligible for a Stamp 1G.
Thursday, May 09, 2024
Thailand to extend visa waiver for Taiwan nationals additional 6 months
The Thai government announced Tuesday that it will extend its visa waiver program for Taiwanese travelers to six months, expecting the move to attract 700,000 Taiwanese visitors this year.
Wednesday, May 08, 2024
China extends visa exemption for 12 countries to promote exchanges
China has decided to extend the visa-free policy for short-term visits to China for 12 countries until the end of 2025, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday 7 May.
New Zealand - Update on employer accreditation renewals
New guidance is available to support employers and their advisers with renewing their accreditation.
Australia - Increase to the Financial Capacity Requirement for Student and Student Guardian visas
From 10 May 2024, the amount of money that Student and Student Guardian visa applicants need to have to be eligible for the visa is increasing.
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