From 1 July 2025, skilled visa income thresholds will be increased by 4.6%. Income thresholds are indexed annually so wages for skilled migrants increase at the same rate as Australian workers.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Monday, March 03, 2025
New Zealand - Changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and median wage
From 10 March 2025, employers recruiting workers under the AEWV and seasonal SPWV policies will no longer be required to pay the median wage.
Instead, there will be no set pay thresholds except the New Zealand minimum wage (currently NZD $23.15 an hour, increasing to NZD $23.50 an hour on 1 April).
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Scotland - Scottish Graduate Visa proposed
A dedicated visa for international graduates from Scottish universities or colleges who want to stay in Scotland after their studies has been proposed by First Minister John Swinney.
Thursday, January 16, 2025
UK - The Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner rebrands as the Immigration Advice Authority
The Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) has on January 16 announced its transformation to the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA), marking a significant evolution in the regulation of immigration advice services in the UK.
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
US: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Updates Filing Procedures for Form I-140
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on January 13 announced a Federal Register notice (FRN) providing updated procedures for submitting a Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, accompanied by a permanent labor certification, application for Schedule A designation, or national interest waiver (NIW) request.
Monday, January 06, 2025
Denmark - New fee rates for processing applications for residence permits
The fees for processing applications for residence permits in SIRI's case areas will decrease in 2025.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
China - Integrated 'Join in Card' launched for expats
China recently issued its first integrated foreigner's work permit and social security card to provide more convenience for foreigners living in the country.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Australia - Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES) announced for India
Australia is introducing MATES for Indian nationals to live and work in Australia for up to 2 years.
From December 2024, graduates and early career professionals from India’s top universities can register in the pre-application ballot for a Temporary Work (International Relations) (Subclass 403) visa.
Monday, October 28, 2024
Canada - 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan
The plan provides permanent resident admissions targets for 2025, with notional commitments for 2026 and 2027.
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.
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