Permanent Residence Applications Open in South Africa
South Africa: The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has reopened applications for Permanent Residence Permits (PRPs).
Germany requires more immigration to avoid labor shortages
Increased immigration is needed in Germany to avoid significant labor shortages weakening productivity and jeopardizing a successful energy transition
Romania officially grants digital nomad visas for remote workers
Romania has joined a growing list of nations that grant digital nomad visas to remote workers, despite having a higher minimum income
Saudi Arabia offers citizenship to group of “talented” expats
Saudi Arabia has granted citizenship to a group of expats that includes doctors, clerics, and professors, making it the second Gulf Arab state to do so this year.
In 2022, Finland plans to shorten Residence Permit Applications processing time for Specialists & Entrepreneurs
In 2022, Finland plans to shorten Residence Permit Applications processing time for Specialists & Entrepreneurs
Canada set a new high for immigration by 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.
Germany increases the number of Indian students
Germany is quickly recovering from the effects of foreign travel prohibitions and has reclaimed its status as a top destination for Indian students seeking international education.
Beijing criticizes the BNO visa for treating citizens as second-class citizens
Beijing has slammed the UK’s BNO visa scheme, claiming it creates ‘second-class’ people. After China implemented a new national security rule on the former British territory,
UK plans to make it easier for Indians to obtain visas
This month, the UK will formally offer to alter visa regulations to make it easier and less expensive for Indian citizens to come to the UK to work and study.
SMEs harmed by rising sponsorship license fees in UK
Increasing sponsorship license fees in the United Kingdom are pricing SMEs out of access to immigrant labor.