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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...
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alt="Joining your German spouse or registered partner"/>
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Joining your German spouse or registered partner
Foreign nationals who wish to relocate to Germany to join their German spouse or registered partner must obtain a...
alt="Canada: A Two-Year Cap on Foreign Students"/>
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Canada: A Two-Year Cap on Foreign Students
Canada has become a favoured choice among international students due to the comparatively straightforward process of obtaining work permits...
alt="Government confirms key dates for work and family visa reforms"/>
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Government confirms key dates for work and family visa reforms
In December 2023, the government unveiled a five-point plan to deliver the biggest ever cut in net migration and...
alt="New rules for business visitors from 31 January"/>
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New rules for business visitors from 31 January
In a Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules published in December, the Home Office set out a number of...
alt="Global immigration news round-up"/>
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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...
alt="Important change to the sponsor licence renewal process"/>
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Important change to the sponsor licence renewal process
The Home Office has announced that from 6 April 2024, they will remove the requirement for sponsors to renew...
alt="Malta: Specialist Employee Initiative (SEI)"/>
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Malta: Specialist Employee Initiative (SEI)
For highly skilled third-country nationals who may not be eligible for the Key Employee Initiative but who possess the...
alt="Germany approves new citizenship law"/>
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Germany approves new citizenship law
On 19 January 2024, Germany’s parliament passed a new citizenship law that significantly relaxes naturalisation pathways. There are many...
alt="‘Before You Turn 30…’ a Working Holiday Visa Series"/>
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‘Before You Turn 30…’ a Working Holiday Visa Series
Welcome to Smith Stone Walters’ latest Global Immigration article series, where we will be exploring working holiday visa schemes...
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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...
alt="2023 Wrapped: SSW’s Year in Review"/>
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2023 Wrapped: SSW’s Year in Review
2023 was another eventful year for UK immigration, with many significant changes announced as the government ramped up its...
alt="6 ways you can acquire German citizenship"/>
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6 ways you can acquire German citizenship
There are many different ways in which an individual can acquire German citizenship. Depending on your circumstances, you may...
alt="China launches 5 new measures to facilitate foreign visitors"/>
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China launches 5 new measures to facilitate foreign visitors
Effective 11 January 2024, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) has implemented five measures to facilitate entry for foreign nationals...
alt="Latest updates in global immigration"/>
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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...
alt="Bulgaria and Romania to join Schengen Area"/>
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Bulgaria and Romania to join Schengen Area
On 30 December 2023, the European Council unanimously agreed to accept Bulgaria and Romania into the Schengen area, the...