Canada ranks as the 4th best country in the world
Canada held its position in the first league of ranking and was among the top five countries in the world as per the rankings from US News Rankings. According to US News Rankings 2024, Canada ranked fourth with an overall score of 94.1 out of 100 on the index. Rating of Canada in Various Categories […]
Canada to Accept 485,000 International Students in 2024 and 437,000 in 2025
Recently, the Canadian government announced the admission quota for international students that will come in the next few years. For the year 2024, Canada is going to accept 485,000 international students, while in the next year, 2025, Canada is going to welcome 437,000 international students. In addition, modifications to the PGWP will help ease labor […]
United States: USCIS extends Green Card validity extension to 36 months for Green Card renewals
This new practice extends validity to 36 months for lawful permanent residents who file a Form I-90, as compared to the present provision of 24 months. Additionally, updated Form I-90 receipt notices may be used with an expired Green Card to establish proof of status and employment authorization. Accommodations assisting in longer processing times show […]
Top In-Demand EU Golden Visas
Hungary and Greece tied for first place, with Italy and United Arab Emirates and Antigua and Barbuda holding the remaining places in the top five Golden Visas worldwide, according to a recent survey taken by the financial advisory firm Arton Capital. The following are the top three most in-demand EU Golden Visas: EU Golden Visas […]
Temporary policy for visitor work permit applications to end in Canada
Ottawa, August 28, 2024 – IRCC will be immediately ending the temporary policy that allowed visitors to apply for a work permit from within Canada. This policy, which was introduced in August 2020 to help visitors who could not travel home because of COVID-19 travel restrictions, introduced an avenue for visitors to apply inside Canada […]
UK Immigration Enforcement Cracks Down on Illegal Workers
In what turned out to be one of the biggest operations, the UK immigration enforcement has arrested 75 suspected illegal workers. This enforcement against employers flouting immigration rules involved visits to more than 225 businesses. Many businesses were slapped with fines for employing illegal workers, which definitely goes to prove that the government is hardening […]
Saudi Arabia Unveils New Residency Scheme for Professional Workers and Investors
Saudi Arabia has rolled out a new residency program to attract skilled workers and investors from across the globe. The said program mirrors the nation’s vision, popularly known as Vision 2030, geared toward diversifying its economy away from dependency on revenues from oil. Key Features of the Program Eligibility: The program largely involves highly qualified […]
Canada Launches New Immigration Pathways
Ottawa, Canada – With the most important move intended to increase workforce support for economic growth, Canada has launched new immigration pathways that will look to attract skilled workers and international students. As part of the country’s leading agenda of taking in over 400,000 immigrants in a year, this forms an important part of the […]
Top Destination for Digital Nomad Visa
Looking to emigrate with a digital nomad visa? Spain tops the list of destinations for digital nomads, followed by a tie between The Netherlands in second place and Norway in third place in digital nomad visa provisions. These mainly include points such as low cost of living, minimal tax, and a large and developed infrastructure. […]
Minimum salary for UK skilled worker visa to rise
To be eligible for a skilled worker visa to move to the UK your job offer must meet a minimum salary threshold. At present, this is whichever is the higher out of £26,200 per year, £10.75 per hour, or the “going rate” for your job. Next spring it will increase to £38,700 a year. Crucially, […]