April 8, 2022
General
Title 42 US Immigration Rule to Be Scrapped
Title 42 US immigration rule which allows US immigration authorities to quickly remove migrants and asylum seekers in the interests of protecting public health, will be scrapped by the Biden administration in late May. The policy was enforced under the Trump administration following the coronavirus outbreak.
April 8, 2022
Immigration
Permanent residence applications fees increased in Canada
Canada’s fees are oftentimes less expensive than countries with similar immigration systems, such as Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
April 7, 2022
Immigration
MPs Warn of Labor Shortages Impact on UK Food Sector
MPs have warned that ministers’ failure to address labor shortages caused by Brexit and the Covid epidemic could “permanently” reduce the UK’s food sector, resulting in price increases.
April 6, 2022
Immigration
Work and residence permit options for Russian nationals
Such options include temporary measures such as visa-free entry or the ability to enter as a tourist initially before changing to a work authorized status later.
April 4, 2022
Immigration
Growth in strong employment over the next few years in Canada
As of January 2022, the employment rate for newcomers is now 7% above its pre-pandemic average. Immigrant workers are now well above where they were before the pandemic.
March 23, 2022
General
Concern about immigration: Sweden is the most conservative country
Sweden sees immigration as a critical issue that must be addressed, with 44 percent naming it as one of their country’s top challenges.
March 22, 2022
Immigration
Ireland relaxes visa requirements for foreign doctors
As a result of the pandemic, the government of Ireland attempted to alleviate strain on the healthcare system by instituting a two-year multi-site General Employment Permit that allowed non-EEA doctors to work in Ireland.
