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Singapore is seeking to attract higher-caliber foreign workers under a new points-based visa system, as part of the government’s broader push to boost local employment while positioning itself as a global city, Manpower Minister Tan See Leng said.

The UK government has announced that the number of UK visas issued to Ukrainian refugees has risen from 50 to 300. Full report, here.

UK Home Secretary, Priti Patel, has come under fire over the number of UK visas issued to Ukrainian refugees fleeing the Russian invasion.

The British government has said that it plans to launch the UK’s ‘most generous’ UK visa scheme ever in Spring 2022. Full report, here.

UK immigration minister, Kevin Foster, blasted for suggesting that Ukrainian refugees can apply for seasonal worker visas. Full report, here.

Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) issued over 5,000 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination in February.

A Home Office UK immigration contractor has been accused of failing to deal with claims of racism. Full report, here.

The Home Office has announced the temporary easing of UK visa rules for non-British family members of UK nationals in Ukraine. Full report, here.

The UK Home Office has announced that the UK Tier 1 investor visa program has been closed with immediate effect. Full report, here.

The Home Office has announced a new digital system to stamp out UK immigration right to rent and right to work abuses. Full report, here.