All articles tagged with #visa rules
Originally Published 2 months ago — by politico.eu
The European Union has announced plans to tighten visa regulations for Russians, primarily allowing only single-entry visas to prevent potential sabotage activities.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by BBC
Sir Keir Starmer announced that the UK will not relax visa rules for India despite a recent trade agreement, emphasizing that the focus is on business engagement and investment rather than visa policy changes, amidst ongoing efforts to boost UK-India economic ties.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News
New Zealand is tightening its visa rules for migrants in response to "unsustainable" levels of immigration, with changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa program aimed at reducing vulnerability to exploitation while still attracting skilled workers. The government aims to prioritize New Zealanders for jobs and has introduced English language requirements for low-skilled roles, set minimum skills and work experience thresholds, and reduced the maximum continuous stay for most low-skilled positions. Some roles in the transport and care sectors will be exempt from these requirements.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NDTV
New Zealand is tightening its visa rules in response to near record migration levels, implementing changes such as introducing English language requirements for low skilled jobs and setting minimum skills and work experience thresholds for most employer work visas. The government aims to prioritize highly skilled migrants while ensuring that New Zealanders are given priority for jobs without skill shortages. Last year, a near record 173,000 people migrated to New Zealand, prompting the government to address concerns about sustainability and potential impact on inflation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
New Zealand has tightened its visa rules, implementing language and skill criteria and shortening work permit lengths in response to "unsustainable net migration." The changes aim to prioritize local labor market testing and reduce the risk of displacing New Zealanders from jobs, with new requirements including a minimum standard of English, a minimum skill requirement, and a maximum continuous stay of three years for the Accredited Employer Worker Visa scheme. Employers must ensure migrants meet these criteria, declare the lack of suitable local applicants, and advertise job postings for at least 21 days, with some exemptions for roles in the transport and care sectors.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by South China Morning Post
Australia plans to tighten visa rules for international students and low-skilled workers, potentially halving its migrant intake over the next two years. The government aims to overhaul the "broken" migration system by implementing stricter English tests and increased scrutiny on second visa applications. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized the need to bring migration numbers to a sustainable level. The reforms are expected to contribute to a decline in migrant numbers, which had peaked at a record 510,000 in 2022-23. The sudden influx of foreign workers and students has exacerbated pressure on Australia's tight rental market, leading to a rise in homelessness.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters
Australia plans to tighten visa rules for international students and low-skilled workers, potentially halving its migrant intake over the next two years. The government aims to overhaul what it considers a "broken" migration system. The new policies include higher English test ratings for international students and increased scrutiny on second visa applications. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that migration numbers need to be reduced to a sustainable level, as the current system is deemed broken. The reforms are expected to contribute to a decline in migrant numbers, which had been projected to peak at 510,000 in 2022-23.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by IndiaTimes
New curbs on legal migration to the UK, including raising the minimum salary threshold for skilled worker visas and banning dependents for overseas care workers, have sparked anger and concerns among Indian students and business professionals. Representatives warn that these measures will drive Indian professionals to seek opportunities elsewhere, discourage Indian companies from doing business in the UK, and have a negative economic impact. Indian students contribute approximately £25 billion to the UK economy annually, and the UK universities heavily rely on them. The move to tighten visa rules could also lead to an economic disaster for the UK and negatively affect Indian students.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Times of India
The UK government is implementing stricter visa regulations to curb immigration, including elevating the salary threshold for skilled visas and imposing stricter regulations on family dependents. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Home Secretary James Cleverly emphasize the need for a fair and sustainable immigration policy. The measures are projected to lead to approximately 300,000 fewer arrivals in the UK and will impact Indians seeking to immigrate to the country.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NDTV
The UK government has announced new visa regulations for international students, aimed at restricting the number of family members they can bring into the country. The new policy will only allow family members of international students on postgraduate research programmes to join them in Britain. The move is part of a broader effort to curb a sharp rise in visas granted to dependents of students. The regulations will go into effect starting January 2024 and are expected to drastically reduce the number of postgraduate students who can bring their spouses or children to the UK.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters
Australia has announced a direct pathway to citizenship for New Zealanders living in the country, effective from July, reversing controversial visa rules a day before a visit by New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins. The changes mean New Zealand citizens living in Australia for four years or more can apply for citizenship without having to become permanent residents first. The reform would bring New Zealanders' rights more into line with those of Australian expats living in New Zealand. Around 670,000 New Zealand citizens live in Australia, while there are around 70,000 Australians in New Zealand.