July 18, 2024
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Australia Announces an Increase in Visa Application Fees
Australia has announced an increase in visa application fees for most visa subclasses, effective from July 1. This adjustment aims to align the fees with the actual cost of processing applications and includes annual indexation based on the consumer price index. Key updates include: 1. Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (subclass 482) — Short-Term Visa Stream: […]
July 18, 2024
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Australia: Longer Business Visitor Visa Validity
The Department of Home Affairs of Australia recently announced a significant change in visa policies, extending the validity period for Business Visitor (subclass 600) visas. This change applies to nationals from Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries (excluding Myanmar) and Timor-Leste. Key Details of the New Visa Policy Extended Validity: Nationals from ASEAN countries […]
July 18, 2024
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Strategies For Managing Employee Benefits Across Borders
HR professionals face a daunting challenge: managing employee benefits across borders while ensuring compliance with a myriad of local labor laws. It’s like trying to solve a Rubik’s cube blindfolded – each move potentially disrupting the delicate balance of employee satisfaction, cost management, and legal compliance. But what if there was a way to illuminate […]
July 4, 2024
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Strategies to Balance Costs for Global Mobility
In today’s fast-paced global economy, businesses are increasingly focusing on global mobility to harness talent and drive growth. However, managing the costs associated with global mobility can be challenging. To address this, it is essential to explore alternative benefits that balance costs while ensuring employee satisfaction and productivity. Understanding Global Mobility Costs The cost of […]
July 4, 2024
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Europe Processing Delays Expected During July-August Holiday Period
The summer holiday season in Europe, spanning July and August, is a time of reduced workforce and operational capacity across various sectors, including immigration and visa processing. During these months, government offices, embassies, and consulates operate with limited staff, leading to processing delays for visa applications, work permits, and other immigration-related requests. These delays can […]
July 4, 2024
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Canada Introduces Cap for Family Reunification Applications in Quebec
In recent developments, the Canadian government has implemented a cap on family reunification applications specifically for the province of Quebec. This move aims to streamline the immigration process, ensure equitable distribution of applications, and manage the overall intake more effectively. As Quebec exercises significant control over its immigration policies, this cap reflects the province’s unique […]
July 4, 2024
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Visa Waiver Program to China for Australians, New Zealanders .
Mainland China is poised to enhance its international relations by introducing a visa waiver for nationals of Australia, New Zealand, and Poland. This strategic move is expected to significantly boost tourism, business interactions, and cultural exchanges between China and these countries. As this policy comes into effect, travelers from Australia, New Zealand, and Poland can […]
