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New Zealand Expands AEWV to 87 Occupations from November 3, 2025

New Zealand adds 87 occupations to the AEWV via the National Occupation List effective November 3, 2025, covering skill levels…

UK Launches Young Professionals Scheme for Indians Aged 18–30

The UK’s July 22–24, 2025 ballot offers remaining slots in the India Young Professionals Scheme for degree-holding Indian citizens 18–30.…

Canada Unveils 2025 Immigration Plan to Attract Skilled Workers

Canada’s 2025 plan caps permanent residents at 395,000 and targets skilled tech, science, and innovation workers. It promises faster Express…

Sponsoring Subclass 482 Workers: Streams, Sponsorship, and Compliance

This guide details sponsoring workers under the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand program: choose a stream, secure SBS and pay…

Blunkett pushes upskilling rather than endorsing a work-and-teach visa

The “work and teach” visa, proposed by the Good Growth Foundation, would require some skilled migrants to train UK workers.…

Subclass 189 Visa in Australia: Eligibility, Points, Application Steps

Subclass 189 offers permanent residency via a points-tested system without employer sponsorship. Key requirements: under 45 at invitation, positive skills…

All STEM Occupations Targeted by Express Entry in 2025

IRCC’s 2025 Express Entry category-based draws now target 11 STEM occupations, prioritizing engineers, technologists and cybersecurity. Applicants need six months’…

UK Skilled Worker Visa: English at B2 CEFR by January 8, 2026

From January 8, 2026 the UK raises English requirements to CEFR B2 for new Skilled Worker, Scale‑up, and High Potential…