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New Zealand has introduced significant changes to its Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) program, including the removal of 90-day trial periods for accredited employers, the requirement for labor hire firms to have at least 35% of New Zealand citizens and residents, and increased processing times. These changes aim to promote fairness and transparency in the employment of migrant workers.
A recent report highlights the challenges faced by international graduates in Australia, with only half of them securing full-time employment and many working in low-skilled jobs. The report also notes a decline in the transition from Temporary Graduate visas to permanent residency.
The village of Ollolai in Sardinia has launched a program called 'Work from Ollolai' to attract remote workers. The scheme offers experienced professionals the opportunity to work in Ollolai rent-free, with applicants only needing to pay €1. In return, the community asks that participants share their knowledge with the local community.
Canada is implementing automation technologies to speed up the processing of post-graduation work permits (PGWPs) and work permit extensions. The automated tools will handle sorting and assigning applications, as well as assessing applications for eligibility, allowing immigration officers to focus on making final decisions.
A survey by the KOF economic research center shows that 40% of businesses are having difficulties hiring more staff, compared to a long-term average of below 10%. Despite foreigners already making up a quarter of Switzerland's population, a 26% increase in new arrivals last year was not enough to satisfy labor demand.