How Refugees Help the Economy: Talent Beyond Boundaries Explains
In the latest episode of Immigration and Mobility Decoded, we chatted with Betsy Fisher, the U.S. Director at Talent Beyond Boundaries. Fisher is an advocate and expert on helping displaced individuals access employment opportunities. Throughout the conversation, we delved into the intricacies of U.S. refugee assistance programs. Fisher highlighted the Refugee Resettlement system, asylum...Continue Reading
Can We Capture More Unused Visas? The Niskanen Center Explains
Our latest Immigration & Mobility Decoded episode features a discussion of U.S. labor market shortages with Matthew La Corte and Cecila Esterline of the Niskanen Center, along with potential solutions for solving common problems. One topic we covered was recapturing unused visas. Matthew and Cecilia note many benefits of recapturing unused visas, including providing more...Continue Reading
Poland: Suspension of the Business Harbour Programme
Key Points Poland suspended the Business Harbour Programme on 26 January 2024 until further notice Overview The government of Poland suspended the Business Harbour Programme until further notice. The Programme will remain closed until proper verification of beneficiary companies and foreign nationals can be guaranteed. The Programme was created in 2020 to encourage IT...Continue Reading
Minimum Salary Requirements Across the Globe
Salary requirements are important for you to know when it comes to navigating the ins and outs of global immigration policies and requirements. We continues to track the minimum salary requirements for top countries based on visa categories to keep you and your team informed and compliant. Check out our list below: Andorra Minimum...Continue Reading
Denmark: Visa Processing Fee Increases
Key Points Denmark increased government visa processing fees for 2024 Overview The government of Denmark increased the government processing fees on 1 January 2024. These fees include the following: Work permit applications and extensions: DKK 6,290 Family reunification applications: DKK 8,575 Work and study permits: DKK 7,475 Dependent visas: DKK...Continue Reading
Ireland: New Form for Extension of Student Conditions
Key Points The Ireland Domestic Residence and Permissions division introduced application forms for Extension of Student Conditions in the country as of 12 September 2023 Overview The government of Ireland’s Domestic Residence and Permissions Division (DRP) introduced application forms for Extension of Student Conditions in the country as of 12 September 2023. Non-EEA national students...Continue Reading
New Zealand: Potential Reimbursement for 2021 Resident Visa
Key Points New Zealand will offer reimbursements to 2021 Resident Visa applicants for the costs of new health screenings that were requested but were not required Overview The government of New Zealand will offer reimbursements to 2021 Resident Visa applicants for the costs of new health screenings that were requested but were not required. New...Continue Reading
India: E-Visas for Saudi Nationals
Key Points India reintroduced evisa services for nationals of Saudi Arabia on 10 March 2023 Overview of the eVisa Service for Saudi Nationals The government of India reintroduced evisa services for nationals of Saudi Arabia on 10 March 2023. Evisas are available in five different sub-categories: e-tourist visas, e-business visas- e-medical visas, e-medical attendant visas...Continue Reading
How long will it take for my Global Travel Assessment to receive results?
The general response time, upon receipt of all necessary information, is 24-48 hours for most jurisdictions. Follow up questions may apply in certain jurisdictions as the visa options globally are...Continue Reading