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What is a sponsor licence action plan?
As part of a renewed focus on sponsorship compliance, the Home Office has announced a series of measures it...
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National Innovation Visa: Australia’s invitation-only visa program for global talent
On 7 December 2024, the Australian government launched its new National Innovation Visa (NIV), an invitation-only permanent visa program...
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Sponsor Guidance Update: 3 key changes employers need to know in 2025
On 31 December 2024, the Home Office published an updated version of the ‘Workers and Temporary Workers Guidance for...
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Surge in enforcement activity to tackle illegal working across England
Home Office enforcement officers have been ramping up activity to tackle illegal working across England, reporting a surge in...
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Netherlands: New immigration services and fees for 2025
The immigration authorities in the Netherlands have announced new services for migrants and employers, as well as updated fees...
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Finland immigration updates from January 2025
The immigration authorities in Finland have issued a series of updates this week which may impact some foreign nationals...
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United States: DHS amends H-2 programs
On 17 December 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a final rule which aims to allow US companies that...
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New Zealand: Changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa and Post Study Work Visa
The Government of New Zealand has recently announced reforms to two of its work visa schemes: the Accredited Employer...
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Global immigration news from around the world
This week, the Global Immigration team at Smith Stone Walters would like to highlight the following recent updates from...
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Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) publishes 2024 Annual Report
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has this week published its annual report for 2024, highlighting significant changes in UK...
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Expired BRPs and BRCs can be used to travel until 31 March 2025
Home Office statistics published this month show that over 3 million people have now made the switch from using...
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Australia launches new Skills in Demand visa
On 7 December 2024, the Australian government launched the new Skills in Demand (SID) visa (subclass 482), which has replaced...
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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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United States Immigration Update: Nearly 65,000 additional H-2B visas available for 2025
As expected, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the Department of Labor (DOL) have issued a...
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Sponsor licence priority services: Home Office rolls out improvements
The Home Office has recently updated the guidance for sponsors to reflect changes to the priority services available for...
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Stay Informed with the Latest Updates on Global Immigration Policies and Trends
This week, the Global Immigration team at Smith Stone Walters would like to highlight the following recent updates from...