alt="Stricter requirements for acquiring Finnish citizenship"/>
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Effective 1 October 2024, the period of residence required for Finnish citizenship will be extended from the current five...
alt="Denmark: Immigration changes from 1 July 2024"/>
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The Danish government has recently implemented a raft of immigration changes, effective from 1 July 2024. New rules for...
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="Slovakia: Immigration changes from July 2024"/>
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On 11 June, the government of Slovakia approved changes to the legislation related to the residence and employment of...
alt="Updated guidance for employers on right to work checks"/>
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On 21 June 2024, the Home Office issued updated guidance for employers on right to work checks. The principal...
alt="European Union extends temporary protection for Ukrainians until 2026"/>
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On 25 June 2024, the European Council adopted a decision to extend the temporary protection of Ukrainian refugees until...
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This week, the Global Immigration team at Smith Stone Walters would like to highlight the following recent updates from...
alt="Final call: Sign up to our free webinar on 3 July"/>
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There’s still time to secure your free place on Smith Stone Walters’ next webinar, in partnership with Simply London...
alt="United States: Recent immigration updates"/>
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The government of the United States has recently implemented the following immigration changes that may impact some applications. Measures...
alt="Australia: Government changes certain visa conditions"/>
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The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has announced that, from 1 July 2024, visa conditions 8107, 8607 and 8608...
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="Denmark: Changes to work and residence schemes"/>
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Effective 1 July 2024, the following immigration changes will enter into force in Denmark. Bill on increased flexibility for...
alt="Canada: Updated minimum funds for Express Entry"/>
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has posted updated minimum fund requirements for applicants for permanent residence through Express...
alt="Australia: Migration Strategy changes from July 2024"/>
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The Australian government recently published its Migration Strategy which outlines a new vision for Australia’s migration system. The strategy...
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="Finland: EU Blue Card changes and EnterFinland maintenance"/>
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A legislative change concerning the EU Blue Card (a subtype of a specialist’s residence permit) came into force in...