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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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United States: Recent changes to immigration law
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently announced a series of changes to the immigration rules...
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Civil penalty fines for employers and landlords to increase from 13 February
The government has confirmed that the planned increases to civil penalty fines for employers and landlords will come into...
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Practical tips for foreign nationals relocating to Germany
Recent changes to the immigration and nationality rules have made Germany even more attractive for non-EU nationals seeking to...
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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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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...
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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...
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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...