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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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alt="Home Office reveals package of measures to cut net migration"/>
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Home Office reveals package of measures to cut net migration
The UK government has unveiled a five-point plan to deliver the biggest ever cut in net migration and curb...
alt="What’s new in global immigration?"/>
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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="UK government proposes business visitor visa reforms"/>
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UK government proposes business visitor visa reforms
In its Autumn Statement published on 22 November 2023, the UK government proposed immigration reforms which would simplify and...
alt="Australia: Latest immigration changes"/>
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Australia: Latest immigration changes
The government of Australia has recently announced a number of changes to the immigration rules which applicants and employers...
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="European Council gives green light to online Schengen visa plan"/>
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European Council gives green light to online Schengen visa plan
On 13 November 2023, the European Council adopted new rules allowing people who plan to travel to the Schengen...
alt="UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme now open for Qatari nationals"/>
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UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme now open for Qatari nationals
Effective 15 November 2023, Qatari nationals require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to travel to the United Kingdom. ETA...
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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="Possible delays in the production of Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs)"/>
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Possible delays in the production of Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs)
The Home Office has contacted some visa applicants this week via email advising them to prepare for possible delays...
alt="Germany: Skilled Worker law implementation begins"/>
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Germany: Skilled Worker law implementation begins
The initial part of Germany’s new skilled worker law will take effect on 18 November 2023. From that date,...
alt="What’s new in global immigration?"/>
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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="Understanding sponsor compliance in the care sector"/>
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Understanding sponsor compliance in the care sector
Last week, Smith Stone Walters reported on the growing concerns over the exploitation of overseas workers in the adult...
alt="Canada publishes immigration targets for 2024-2026"/>
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Canada publishes immigration targets for 2024-2026
Thanks to its comparatively open and well-regulated immigration system, Canada has built a reputation over the last few decades...
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="Growing concern over the exploitation of overseas care workers"/>
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Growing concern over the exploitation of overseas care workers
Tackling widespread exploitation of migrant care workers is now the ‘number one priority’ for the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse...