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Is your sponsor licence up to date?
As a licenced sponsor of migrant workers, you are required to keep the details on your sponsor licence up...
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Canada launches new employer-specific work permit under the Innovation Stream
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has published details of a new employer-specific work permit under the Innovation Stream of the...
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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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Can international students work whilst studying in Germany?
Many students in Germany work part-time around their studies to earn extra money and gain work experience. International students...
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New rules for foreign nationals entering Brazil
Brazil’s Ministry of Justice has recently introduced new rules for foreign nationals entering Brazilian territory without a visa, following...
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New Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules published
On 10 September 2024, the Home Office published a new Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules. The principal changes...
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Join our free webinar: Avoiding Common Business Visitor Compliance Pitfalls
Smith Stone Walters is delighted to invite you to join our next free webinar in partnership with Expat Management...
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Key dates for the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme rollout
In a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules published last week, the Home Office has confirmed key dates for the...
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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="Updated guidance for sponsors on Skilled Worker ‘going rates’"/>
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Updated guidance for sponsors on Skilled Worker ‘going rates’
The Home Office has posted an update for sponsors on the Sponsorship Management System (SMS) this week, confirming that...
alt="Warning over visa scammers targeting students and healthcare workers"/>
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Warning over visa scammers targeting students and healthcare workers
A recent investigation by the BBC has revealed an illegal visa network has stolen tens of thousands of pounds from international...
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Ireland: Changes to the Employment Permits Act
A new Employment Permits Act came into force in Ireland on 2 September 2024, introducing several important changes that will...
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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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Immigration in Numbers: Latest UK visa statistics
A total of 1.16 million UK visas were granted for work, study or family reasons in the year ending...
alt="UKVI launches new Super Priority Visa service in Hong Kong"/>
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UKVI launches new Super Priority Visa service in Hong Kong
Customers applying for a UK visa from Hong Kong will soon be able to pay for a faster decision...
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EU confirms start date for Entry/Exit System (EES)
The European Commissioner for Home Affairs has confirmed the launch date for the forthcoming Entry/Exit System (EES) as 10...