In the newest episode of Immigration & Mobility Decoded, we sat down with Antonio Lam, the Director of UK Immigration at Envoy Global. This year is shaping up to include many changes for the UK immigration system, particularly around the sponsor licence. Antonio breaks some of these changes down and provides insights that employers...Continue Reading
What is the Opportunity Card? Germany’s current skills shortage and an aging population have led the country to pursue immigration law changes to attract foreign talent. Launched under Germany’s Skilled Immigration Act, the Opportunity Card (“Chancenkarte”) is one of the government’s solutions for combatting these challenges. The German Opportunity Card will open to applicants from...Continue Reading
Key Points Australia introduced its new migrations strategy plan for 2024, which aims to revamp the country’s immigration system Overview The government of Australia released its migration strategy plan on 11 December 2023. The plan outlines the country’s roadmap changes for its migration system with eight key actions. According to the government, the plan will...Continue Reading
Envoy Global’s industry-leading immigration technology is a must-have for organizations of all sizes. But the technology is only one piece of our offering. The services team at Envoy Global works with HR and mobility teams to provide custom immigration program support and customer service. Envoy Global is the only immigration services provider to offer dedicated...Continue Reading
Key Points Bermuda announced that British Overseas Territories Citizens are exempt from the requirement to register under the UK’s electronic travel authorization system Overview The government of Bermuda announced that British Overseas Territories Citizens (BOTC) are exempt from the requirement to register under the UK’s electronic travel authorization (ETA) system. As a result, Bermudian citizens...Continue Reading
Key Points The United Kingdom will increase minimum salary requirements and reduce pathways for dependent family members to live in the UK in 2024 Overview The government of the United Kingdom (UK) announced additional changes to its immigration system that will come into effect throughout 2024. These changes include the following: Increasing the Immigration Health...Continue Reading
Key Points The Republic of Korea increased its visa issuance quota amounts for the Skilled Worker Points System (E-74) on 25 September 2023 Overview The Republic of Korea increased its visa issuance quota for the Skilled Worker Points System (E-74) on 25 September 2023. As a result, the annual quota for applicants of the...Continue Reading
As a founding member of the European Union and a diverse hub for industries ranging from technology to fashion, France is a compelling location for businesses seeking access to a rich and skilled talent pool. Partnering with an immigration service provider that prioritizes transparency, compliance and security is a key step to excelling in the...Continue Reading
Key Points Canada introduced a new plan for the future of its immigration system, intending to strengthen the country’s immigration system Overview The government of Canada introduced a new plan for the future of its immigration system to strengthen the country’s immigration system. These measures will include: Introducing new humanitarian routes to respond to global...Continue Reading
On Oct. 30, 2023, President Biden issued an Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence, with the goal of attracting more high-skilled foreign talent to the U.S. for related jobs. Overview The executive order intends to attract more high-skilled foreign talent to the U.S. for employment in artificial intelligence (AI) and other critical...Continue Reading