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The United Kingdom created this new initiative for visitors to work remotely. However, it is different from a digital nomad visa. To work remotely in the UK, the individual must be:
These regulations prevent migrants from entering the UK to work remotely, creating a contrast in 'digital nomad' visas with various other nations like Cyprus, Greece, Portugal, Spain etc.
The recent immigration update regarding remote working allows tasks like:
This visa change also benefits researchers such as scientists and academics who can conduct their research as a part of their visit. The research can be directly related to employment overseas.
Other than that, PPE visitors can carry out any activities within 30 days of arrival in their country.
Tasks that are prohibited from remotely working in the UK:
In this procedure, permission is only granted strictly to remote performance of employment duties. Visitors are prohibited from engaging with the local market, working for the UK market or supplying goods to the market.
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Posted on March 19 2024
New Zealand raises minimum wage to NZD$31.61
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Wages thresholds are the minimum salary needed to qualify for certain visa types. This increase applies to most work visas, which also includes:
To be eligible for these categories of visas, the applicant must earn at least NZD$ 31.61 per hour. Other than that, the wage threshold for the Transport Sector Work and Residence Visa will increase with the new median wage excluding bus drivers.
Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) will have an increase in there visa category, keeping the threshold category at NZD$29.66 per hour. The accredited employer work visa includes work visa like:
Migrants looking for an AEWV Skilled Residence pathway must fulfil the salary criteria of threshold NZD$31.61 while applying, regardless of their current wages.
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Industries like tourism and hospitality operate under the sector agreement, allowing them to pay below the median wages for AEWVS.
Although these sectors, minimum wages are linked to median wages. Currently, the minimum wage is NZD$28.18 per hour, though the minimum wage is increasing for tourism and hospitality. The care workers sectors agree to a minimum salary of NZD$28.18 per hour. However, to opt for a residency permit, the care workers require a minimum wage of NZD$28.25 per hour.
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Posted on March 16 2024
Canada employment rose by 41,000 in Feb 2024.
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In February, the employment rate increased among core-aged women and aged men. For the core-aged women, the first employment rate increased in September 2023.To compare from February 2023 to February 2024, the employment rate increased among core-aged women by 81.4%, whereas among men it increased by 87.2%.
The rate of the increase among core-aged men and women:
Increase of Employment among different genders |
Rate of employment |
25 to 54 years old women |
+45,000; +0.7% |
25 to 54 years old men |
+23,000; +0.3% |
There is an increase in employment in different sectors in February, such as:
Service sectors |
Increased rates in Services sectors |
Accommodation and food services |
26,000 (+2.4%) |
Professional, scientific, and technical services |
18,000 (+0.9%) |
"Other services" (which includes personal and repair services) |
11,000 (+1.4%) |
public administration |
9,000; (+0.7%) |
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In February working also increased by 0.3% compared to the previous 12 months of 2023. The employment rate increased in different provinces in February 2024:
Provinces |
Increase in employment rate |
Alberta |
17,000 (+0.7%) |
Nova Scotia |
6,300 (+1.2%) |
Prince Edward Island |
6,300 (+1.2%) |
Quebec |
40,000 (+0.9%) |
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The employment rate of women aged 25 to 54 in February was 81.4%. Different provinces saw the increase in employment among women:
Province |
Employment Rate (Women) |
Quebec |
85.00% |
New Brunswick |
82.50% |
Nova Scotia |
82.50% |
Ontario |
79.80% |
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Posted on March 16 2024
USCIS reached H2-B cap for FY 2024. Check the next filing date.
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The petition that USCIS would accept needs to fall under the category of:
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) published the initial final rule on November 17, 2023, that increased the number of non-immigrant visas to 64,716 additional visas for F.Y. 2024.
The supplementary visas are for U.S. businesses going through some financial harm without the ability to employ all the H-2B workers. These supplementary H-2B visas are for U.S. employers issuing petitions for additional workers for in that specific fiscal year.
Here are the dates of filing the supplementary visas that are categories under temporary final rule:
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USCIS announced a final rule published in the Federal Register on January 30, 2024, adjusting the fees required for most immigration petitions and applications. The new fees will come into effect from April 01, 2024.
Employers must include the new fees while filing H2B petitions after April 01, 2024. The grace period will be eliminated for those filing the new version of Form I-129, as it will include the new fee calculation.
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Web Story: USCIS reached H2-B cap for F.Y. 2024. Check the next filing date
Posted on March 15 2024
Choose from 24 different types of resident permits by Hungary in 2024
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The most significant changes in the new law allotting different visa categories for work permits are work permits for guest workers and a new permit for investors.
The new immigration law includes changing the expiration date for Hungary residence permits. The residency permit expiring in January and February has been extended till April 30, 2024.
The Guest worker permit is not allowed for extension of visa after three years. The skilled guest workers are not liable for permanent residency in Hungary.
The new law also introduced the "Golden visa". The guest-investor visa and residence permit will be available from July 1, 2024, permitting residence of ten years after investing in real estate of maximum 250,000 EUR.
Some changes are implemented through Hungary's new immigration law:
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Hungary issues different kinds of residency permits or licenses, here like some of the most resident permits are listed below:
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Posted on March 15 2024