Australia Increase in the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold The Department of Home Affairs has announced that, effective 1 July 2024, the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) will increase from AUD 70,000 to AUD 73,150. New nomination applications from this date will need to meet the new TSMIT of AUD 73,150 or the annual market salary
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The European Union has recently approved a recast of the Single Permit Directive, originally established in 2011. This legislative update aims to streamline the application process for third-country nationals seeking to reside and work in EU member states, while also strengthening their rights. The directive consolidates residence and work permits into a single permit, simplifying
European Union Schengen visa fee to increase The European Commission has decided to increase the fee for a Schengen visa from EUR 80 to EUR 90 for adults and from EUR 40 to EUR 45 for children (aged 6-11 years), effective 11 June 2024. On 22 May 2024, the EU published Commission Delegated Regulation (EU)
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Finland Updated salary requirement for EU Blue Card holders Effective 13 May 2024, the salary requirement for an EU Blue Card as a highly-qualified worker will be lowered to the same level as that for a residence permit as a specialist. In 2024, the required monthly salary is EUR 3638. Foreign nationals can apply for
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Australia Increase to the Financial Capacity Requirement for Student and Student Guardian visas From 10 May 2024, the amount of money that Student and Student Guardian visa applicants need to have to be eligible for the visa is increasing. The financial capacity requirement has been updated to align with a proportion (75 per cent) of the national
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Denmark Update on proposal to change the rules regarding family reunification of spouses On 11 April 2024, the Ministry for Immigration and Integration presented a proposal to the Danish Parliament to change the rules regarding family reunification of spouses. If the proposal is passed, the requirement that the spouse in Denmark needs to have passed
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European Union Commission allows multiple-entry Schengen visas for India, Bahrain, Oman and Saudi Arabia On 22 April 2024, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell announced “a decision adopted by the European Commission… to harmonise the rules for granting multiple-entry visas for the citizens of the GCC countries.” The three decisions update the rules for the
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European Union Commission proposes EU/UK youth mobility agreement On 18 April 2024, the European Commission proposed to the European Council to open negotiations with the United Kingdom on an agreement to facilitate youth mobility. Such an agreement would make it easier for young EU and UK citizens to study, work and live in the UK
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Denmark Government proposes tightening permanent residence and family reunification rules On 11 April 2024, the Ministry of Immigration and Integration presented a proposal to the Danish Parliament to change the rules regarding permanent residence permit and family reunification of spouses. If the proposal is passed, the requirement not to have been convicted of certain crimes
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Ireland Update of eligibility requirements for stamp 4 upgrades On 15 November 2023, Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) placed a web notice regarding the cessation of the provision of Stamp 4 support letters by the Department of Enterprise, Trade, and Employment (DETE), effective 30 November 2023. Eligibility for a Stamp 4 upgrade has been under review by
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