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New measures set out to reduce net migration
On 24 September 2024, the Home Office announced new measures to reduce historically high levels of net migration to...
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United States immigration updates
The government of the United States has recently implemented the following immigration changes that may impact some applications. Qatar...
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Upcoming changes to work permits in Poland
The Polish government has announced a revised draft law concerning the employment of foreign nationals. The proposed changes will...
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Belgium: New work permit regulations in Brussels
On 1 October 2024, changes to the work permit regulations for non-European nationals take effect in the Brussels Capital...
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New rules for Swedish citizenship
Effective 1 October, changes are being introduced to the rules for citizenship of Sweden. Changes for young people who...
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Latest updates in global immigration
This week, the Global Immigration team at Smith Stone Walters would like to highlight the following recent updates from Australia,...
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Is your sponsor licence up to date?
As a licenced sponsor of migrant workers, you are required to keep the details on your sponsor licence up...
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Canada launches new employer-specific work permit under the Innovation Stream
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has published details of a new employer-specific work permit under the Innovation Stream of the...
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What’s new in global immigration?
This week, the Global Immigration team at Smith Stone Walters would like to highlight the following recent updates from...
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Can international students work whilst studying in Germany?
Many students in Germany work part-time around their studies to earn extra money and gain work experience. International students...
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New rules for foreign nationals entering Brazil
Brazil’s Ministry of Justice has recently introduced new rules for foreign nationals entering Brazilian territory without a visa, following...
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New Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules published
On 10 September 2024, the Home Office published a new Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules. The principal changes...
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Join our free webinar: Avoiding Common Business Visitor Compliance Pitfalls
Smith Stone Walters is delighted to invite you to join our next free webinar in partnership with Expat Management...
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Key dates for the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme rollout
In a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules published last week, the Home Office has confirmed key dates for the...
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Global immigration news round-up
This week, the Global Immigration team at Smith Stone Walters would like to highlight the following recent updates from...
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Updated guidance for sponsors on Skilled Worker ‘going rates’
The Home Office has posted an update for sponsors on the Sponsorship Management System (SMS) this week, confirming that...