The UK Home Secretary unveiled a series of changes to the immigration system regarding the Skilled Worker (SW) pathway on December 4, 2023. Following this, on January 17, 2024, the government tasked the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) with promptly reviewing the newly introduced Immigration Salary List (ISL) and delivering their report by February 23, 2024. The…
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has introduced a new three-month permit known as the ‘permit to practice’, aimed at enabling visiting medical professionals to practice medicine in the United Arab Emirates temporarily. This permit, which is non-renewable, permits medical practitioners to engage in temporary medical practice under supervision in licenced health facilities, albeit with certain…
The UK government has released a statement of change in immigration rules. The following changes concern care workers and senior care workers on the skilled worker route as stated in the explanatory memorandom: “5.12 As announced by the Home Secretary on 4 December 2023 , changes are being made to tighten the Health and Care…
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) is a Federal Government agency in Nigeria that focuses on developing indigenous human capacity and petroleum technology to meet the needs of the oil and gas industry. They are currently inviting applications from qualified candidates for their Overseas MSc and PhD scholarships for the 2024/2025 academic session. The PTDF…
A series of restrictions will be implemented in the coming weeks in an effort to reduce the number of individuals entering Britain legally. The modifications to immigration regulations will be gradually introduced starting in March, according to the Home Office. Rishi Sunak had previously committed to “do what is necessary” to decrease net migration, attributing…
HMRC is issuing a warning to individuals using ‘side hustle’ platforms like Vinted, eBay, or Deliveroo, as new rules come into effect from January 1 in a bid to crack down on tax avoidance. As of today, various websites, including eBay, Vinted, Airbnb, Fiverr, Upwork, Uber, Deliveroo, and Etsy, are obligated to record and report…
The UK Prime Minister and the Home Secretary announced on Monday, December 4, 2023, their plans to reduce net migration and stop immigration abuse. According to GOV.UK, these measures, along with a package to limit student dependents, are expected to prevent about 300,000 people from entering the UK who were previously eligible to do so…
Australia announced on Monday its intention to tighten visa regulations for international students and low-skilled workers, potentially reducing its migrant intake by half over the next two years. The government aims to revamp what it perceives as a “broken” migration system. The proposed changes involve higher English test scores for international students and increased scrutiny…
Canada stands out as a preferred destination for global students due to its esteemed educational institutions, inclusive and diverse society, and the potential for post-graduation work or permanent immigration. While international students have positively impacted campuses and innovation in the country, they have faced challenges like securing adequate housing during their studies in Canada. The…
The UK government has unveiled a fresh strategy to reduce immigration, outlining a five-point plan. This initiative involves prohibiting care workers from relocating with their families and increasing the minimum salary required for a skilled worker visa. James Cleverly, who assumed the role of home secretary three weeks ago, has faced mounting pressure to demonstrate…
