The New Zealand PM, Jacinda Ardern, has recently released a five step plan to combat the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. New Zealand has been hailed as one of the countries that most effectively tackled the spread of the pandemic, and has successfully mitigated adversities faced by citizens and […]
A forecast conducted by the government of Australia revealed that the country’s net migration intake would drop massively between 2020 and 2021 due to Covid-19 related travel restrictions and border closures. While Covid-19 is still having profound impacts on Australia’s economy, immigration, which is one of the critical drivers of […]
Since 21st March, the Canada-USA border has remained shut – with exceptions for business and trade, and temporary residence visa holders. The closure is expected to continue till late August. Residents of border towns and those whose family lives across the border have been impacted by the travel restrictions. There […]
UK’s Home Secretary Priti Patel has revealed the details of the UK’s post-Brexit immigration system to welcome the best and the brightest global talent across the world. On July 13, the UK Home Office released additional details on the UK’s new points-based system which will be effective from 1 January […]
What comes as a major turnaround in the restrictive immigration policies of USA is the establishment of a merit-based immigration system soon. In an interview, Trump stated that he is working upon an executive order that has a “road to citizenship” for the recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood […]
Since 1990, the number of immigrants living in Japan has tripled. Currently, a significant portion – 3 million people – of Japan’s total population (126 million) are immigrants. In recent years, the ageing population, shrinking local workforce and low birth rate have created an urgent need for increasing immigration to […]
Australian permanent residency (PR) allows foreign nationals to pursue a robust career in a globally competitive market, explore diverse job opportunities, earn high average salaries, strike an ideal work-life balance, and thrive amidst stable economic growth. For these reasons and more, Australia is a top destination for expats. The Department […]
