alt="Malta: Specialist Employee Initiative (SEI)"/>
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For highly skilled third-country nationals who may not be eligible for the Key Employee Initiative but who possess the...
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On 19 January 2024, Germany’s parliament passed a new citizenship law that significantly relaxes naturalisation pathways. There are many...
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Welcome to Smith Stone Walters’ latest Global Immigration article series, where we will be exploring working holiday visa schemes...
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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 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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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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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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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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On 30 December 2023, the European Council unanimously agreed to accept Bulgaria and Romania into the Schengen area, the...
alt="Global immigration news round-up"/>
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This week, the Global Immigration team at Smith Stone Walters would like to highlight the following recent updates from...
alt="Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) increase delayed until 31 January"/>
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The government’s planned increase to the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) is now due to be implemented on 31 January...
alt="Further information on the government’s plans to cut net migration in 2024"/>
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On 4 December 2023, the UK government announced a package of measures designed to curb abuse of the immigration...
alt="EU reaches agreement on revised Single Permit rules"/>
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On 18 December 2023, the European Commission, Parliament and Council reached a political agreement on the revised Single Permit...
alt="What’s new in global immigration?"/>
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This week, the Global Immigration team at Smith Stone Walters would like to highlight the following recent updates from...
alt="Relocating to Germany in 2024?"/>
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If you are planning to relocate to Germany for work or another valid reason in 2024, you may need...
alt="Australia: Latest immigration changes"/>
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The government of Australia has recently announced several important changes to the immigration rules which may impact visa applicants...