The plan provides permanent resident admissions targets for 2025, with notional commitments for 2026 and 2027.
Monday, October 28, 2024
Friday, October 25, 2024
Ireland - Launch of new, online, immigration self-service portal the Digital Contact Centre (DCC) for the immigration function of the Department, with effect from 24 October 2024
Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD has today (Thursday) announced the launch of the Digital Contact Centre (DCC) for the immigration function of the Department, with effect from 24 October 2024.
The DCC is a self-service portal that will enable immigration customers to book and amend first-time registration appointments, replacing the need for them to call a contact centre to arrange such an appointment.
Thursday, October 24, 2024
New Zealand - Open work rights for partners of migrant workers
The Government is making changes to provide open work rights to more partners of migrant workers, allowing them to work for any employer. This will help families stay together, and attract and retain the workers New Zealand needs to fill gaps in sectors facing skill and labour shortages.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Canada - Further Temporary Foreign Worker Program reforms to better protect the Canadian labour market and workers
Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program is designed as an extraordinary measure to be used when a qualified Canadian is not able to fill a job vacancy.
Monday, October 21, 2024
Ireland - Transfer of all nationwide Renewals to the Registration Office of Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) online portal will come into effect on 04 November 2024
With effect from 04 November 2024, online renewals of permissions from all applicants nationwide should be submitted using the ISD online renewal portal. Applicants will not need to attend the Burgh Quay Registration Office in person to renew an immigration permission, unless it is deemed necessary.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
New Zealand - From 14 October 2024 changes to visa caps for the China Special Work Visa will align the visa with the New Zealand-China Free Trade Agreement upgrade
The 2008 New Zealand-China Free Trade Agreement allowed up to 800 non-labour market tested work visas for Chinese nationals in 5 specific occupations: Chinese chefs, traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, Mandarin teacher's aides, Wushu martial arts coaches, and Chinese tour guides.
These work visas have a maximum duration of 3 years, after which individuals must remain outside New Zealand for 3 years before reapplying for a visa under this category.
Thursday, August 01, 2024
Japan - The Immigration Services Agency of Japan in ensuring fair employment provides the recommendations to business owners who employ or plan to employ foreign national
New Zealand - Transit Visas moving online and changes to transit requirements for Fijian nationals
From 12 August 2024, travellers requiring a Transit Visa for New Zealand can apply online using the Enhanced Immigration Online system.
China - The Chinese capital introduced the Beijing Pass, a multi-purpose card for international visitors, facilitating their payment for transportation, tourist sites and shopping centers.
The Chinese capital introduced the Beijing Pass, a multi-purpose card for international visitors, facilitating their payment for transportation, tourist sites and shopping centers.
China - Foreign Tourist Groups from Hong Kong and Macao SARs Can Enter and Stay for 144 Hours in Hainan Without Visas, Starting from July 30
The National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced to implement a new policy from July 30, 2024, allowing foreign tourist groups from Hong Kong and Macao SARs to enter and stay for 144 hours in Hainan Province without visas.
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