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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…
What’s in Sweden’s new work permit package? Key changes and timeline
Effective June 17, 2025, most non‑EU/EEA work permits require SEK 29,680/month; earlier filings use SEK 28,480. Further 2026 reforms aim…
Australia Subclass 494 Visa 2025: 5-Year Regional Provisional
From October 21, 2025, Australia reopens the Subclass 494 five‑year regional employer‑sponsored visa. Requirements include under‑45 age, three years' relevant…