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In a recently published statement of changes, the UK government announced restrictions on student visas and access to the EU Settlement Scheme as well as updates to the Shortage...

Government plans to reform the UK immigration system, including increases to the cost of work visas, have been condemned due to concerns about the impact on the UK’s competition for global talent. 

Over half of UK SMEs are in favour of opening the doors to more migrant workers, as firms struggle to source home-grown talent.

Five of Canada’s provinces have invited candidates to apply for provincial immigration. Provincial immigration is not the same across Canada. For example, while most Canadian provinces and territories have Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), Quebec does not have one due to a special agreement with the federal government that allows it to select all its economic

Some 90 per cent of the Vietnamese guest workers sent overseas this year will go to East Asian markets, known for long-term commitments, safety, and stable income.

The number of Vietnamese guest workers working overseas under contracts exceeded 59,600 in the first five months of this year, or 54.2 per cent of the annual plan and over 1.9 times higher than the same period last year, showing positive signals from overseas employment, according to the Department of Overseas Labour under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs.

Former secretary of state for the environment, food and rural affairs George Eustice has argued that the current foreign worker schemes focus too much on highly skilled workers and not on skill gaps.

Explore how the underused UK Graduate Visa Scheme can help employers address skills shortages, and why it can be a more viable option compared to other visas.

Explore the intricate landscape of UK work and business visas, including the Skilled Worker visa, Global Business Mobility visa, and more; comprehensive guide.

A comprehensive review of the UK Home Office's Sponsor Licence Scheme and its improved pre-licence priority service. Faster processing made easier.