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.
February 18, 2022
Immigration
Young Hong Kong nationals may be eligible for the UK visa system
The UK government has hinted that it will extend its flagship BNO visa scheme, which is currently reserved for Hong Kong nationals with a British National Overseas (BNO) passport, to Hongkongers aged 18 to 24, who have been at the center of civilian protests in Hong Kong over Chinese security rules imposed on the former British territory.
January 7, 2021
Immigration
Canada – New High for Immigration – Welcoming 401,000 People
Canada met its goal of giving permanent residency to 401,000 foreigners in 2021 by focusing on temporary residents already in the country, according to Immigration Minister Sean Fraser.
