European Union EU delays launch of Exit/Entry System At a meeting of EU interior ministers on 10 October, Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson announced that the planned 10 November 2024 launch date for the Entry/Exit System (EES) is no longer on the table. The commissioner noted that France, Germany and the Netherlands have declared that […]
Immigration updates – 17th of October Read More »
Canada Eligible, low-risk applicants to continue benefiting from streamlined immigration medical examination requirements Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended until 5 October 2029 that exempts certain low-risk, in-Canada foreign nationals from needing an additional immigration medical examination (IME) as part of their application. This measure is aimed at faster processing of applications and improving client
Immigration updates – 11th of October Read More »
Denmark Updated procedure for assessing salary offers On 27 September 2024, the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) published an updated version of the practice note that is used to assess whether an offered salary in certain work cases corresponds to Danish standards. In March 2022, SIRI published a note concerning SIRI’s practices
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Australia New biometric verification app released On 26 September 2024, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) launched a new mobile app called Australian Immi App, which provides biometric capture and verification capability. Visa applicants can now self-serve this part of the visa application process by using the app. DHA has initially released the app for
Immigration updates – 26th of September Read More »
Denmark Authorities publish updated income statistics applicable from 1 October 2024. The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) uses income statistics made by the Confederation of Danish Employers (DA) in the case processing of applications to decide if an offered job is within the Danish standards for salary. This applies to the Pay Limit Scheme, the Positive List and the Fast
Immigration updates – 19th of September Read More »
Denmark Changes to interpretation of work permit rules for professional athletes and coaches Effective 1 September 2024, the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) now assesses differently the work permit exemption for professional athletes, coaches and associated personnel. According to section 24(2)(8) of the Executive Order on Aliens’ Access to Denmark, professional athletes
Immigration updates – 12th of September Read More »
Denmark Faroe Islands take over responsibility for processing residence permit cases On 1 September 2024, the Faroese authorities (Útlendingastovan) will take over responsibility for processing residence permit cases in the Faroe Islands from the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) and the Danish Immigration Service. The change means that all applications for residence
Immigration updates – 5th of September Read More »
Austria New e-card photo registration offices: 137 municipal offices offer extended service The Interior Ministry has announced that, effective 2 September 2024, 137 municipal offices throughout Austria will offer a new photo registration service for e-cards. Through an ordinance of the Minister of the Interior, 137 municipal offices are permitted to register photos for e-cards
Immigration updates – 29th of August Read More »
Denmark Working holiday quotas for citizens of Argentina and Chile The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) has announced that, on 1 September 2024, a new Working Holiday quota period begins for citizens of Chile and Argentina. VFS Buenos Aires, Argentina and VFS Santiago, Chile open for appointments on 2 September 2024 at
Immigration updates – 23rd of August Read More »
Netherlands Stricter requirements for Turkish nationals applying for permanent residence The Dutch immigration authorities have announced that, effective 1 January 2025, Turkish nationals applying for permanent residence must be able to present a civic integration certificate. That date will mark the end of the transitional period which has been in effect since this requirement was
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