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UK Stops Issuing Health And Care Worker Visas To Tackle Migration

July 25, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The UK government has officially stopped issuing new Health and Care Worker visas to foreign nationals, effective July 22, 2025. This decision marks a significant change in the country’s immigration strategy, targeting a reduction in

EU Sets October For Border System Rollout, Delays ETIAS To 2026

July 25, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The European Union has officially confirmed that its long-anticipated Entry/Exit System (EES) will go live on October 12, 2025. This new digital system is designed to monitor non-EU travelers as they cross into and out

Utiva CEO Affirms That Techlocate Does Not Guarantee Global Talent Visa, Clarifies Techlocate’s Advisory Role

July 24, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Eyitayo Ogunmola, CEO of the tech education company Utiva, has responded to recent controversy surrounding claims made about his firm’s involvement in a client’s UK Global Talent Visa process. Ogunmola clarified that neither Utiva nor

UK Expands Skilled Worker Visa For 70 Jobs, Including Fashion Designers And Technicians

July 24, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The United Kingdom has broadened its Skilled Worker visa scheme, adding more than 70 mid-level roles including fashion designers and technicians with starting salaries from £29,000. This expanded list creates a faster, more flexible route

Sweden To Relax Work Permit Rules For Foreigners Starting May 2026

July 22, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Sweden is preparing to introduce major changes to its single permit system for foreign workers: a move designed to align national immigration policy with newly updated European Union standards and boost the country’s appeal to

U.S. Imposes Lifetime Ban On Visa Fraud Offenders, Tightens Entry Rules For Nigerians

July 21, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The United States has announced that anyone caught engaging in visa fraud such as submitting forged documents will face a permanent ban from entering the country. This declaration was made public on Monday through an

Oman Enforces New Work Permit Rules For Engineers And Accountants Starting August 1

July 21, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Beginning August 1, 2025, all engineers in Oman will be required to obtain a Professional Classification Certificate from the Oman Society of Engineers (OSE) before they can apply for or renew work permits, according to

Canada To Issue 10,000 Parents And Grandparents Program Sponsorship From July 28

July 17, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the reopening of its Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), scheduled to begin on July 28, 2025. The department plans to issue up to 10,000 invitations for

Portugal To Upgrade Job Seeker Visa In 2026, Targets Skilled Workers In Tech, Healthcare

July 17, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Starting in 2026, Portugal will introduce an upgraded version of its Job Seeker Visa, designed to attract skilled professionals, particularly in fields such as IT, healthcare, and engineering. The revised scheme will feature faster processing

New Zealand To Ease Work Limits For Foreign Students In Bid To Double Education Revenue

July 14, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The New Zealand government on Sunday announced an ambitious plan to double the size of its international education sector to NZ$7.2 billion (US$4.32 billion) by 2034 a move that sharply contrasts with immigration restrictions being

US Introduces New $250 Visa Integrity Fee For Workers, Students, Others

July 10, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The United States has announced a new $250 Visa Integrity Fee that will apply to most non-immigrant visa categories including those for tourism, study, and employment starting in fiscal year 2025. This fee will be

UK Rolls Out Digital Evisas For Nigerian Work And Study Visa Applicants From July 15

July 10, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The United Kingdom Government has announced it will introduce digital eVisas for most Nigerian nationals applying for study or work visas, effective July 15, 2025. This was revealed in a statement from the British High

Nigeria To US Government: Your ‘Visa Policy’ Places Disproportionate Burden On Nigerian Travellers

July 10, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The Federal Government of Nigeria has maintained that the recent decision by the United States Government to revise its visa reciprocity schedule for Nigerian citizens, “places disproportionate burden on Nigerian travellers”. This was disclosed in

UAE To Introduce Four New Visa Categories For AI, Events, Others From August 10

July 10, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Beginning August 10, 2025, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will launch four new types of visas as part of a broader strategy to attract skilled professionals, support innovative sectors, and expand its tourism footprint. These

Canada Introduces New Work Permit Rule Allowing Foreign Workers To Change Jobs Without Delay

July 10, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The Canadian government has implemented a significant update to its work permit regulations, granting foreign workers more flexibility to change jobs without waiting for official permit approval. This temporary change aims to streamline the job