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Manitoba Issues 77 LAAs to Skilled Workers in Latest MPNP Draw
Manitoba issued 77 LAAs on August 21, 2025 (EOI cutoff 612), focusing on targeted recruitment. Eighteen LAAs went to Express…
EU Seeks Stakeholder Views on New Visa Strategy to Attract Skilled Workers
The EU’s Blue Carpet consultation (summer 2025) proposes flexible Blue Card pay rules—up to 1.6× national wage, 80% floor for…
From Job Offer to Residency: Iceland Work Visa Guide 2025 Explained
To qualify for an Iceland work visa in 2025, obtain a signed job offer, meet income thresholds (247,572 ISK single;…
Updates to NIV Programs in NSW, South Australia and Victoria 2025
The National Innovation Visa (NIV, Subclass 858) began December 6, 2024, as an invitation-only permanent residency pathway prioritizing Critical Technologies…
Kuwait Launches Digital ‘Kuwait Visa’ Platform With Four-Tier System
In August 2025 Kuwait introduced the Kuwait Visa Platform, a digital four‑tier system expanding access for tourists, families, business visitors,…
Demand for Aviation Mechanics Soars Amid Worsening Labor Shortage
As summer 2025 closes, the U.S. faces growing aviation mechanic shortages: a projected 25,000 shortfall by 2028 and 123,000 North…
UK Skilled Worker Visa 2025: Impact on Sports’ Hidden Workforce
Effective July 22, 2025, UK rules raise the Skilled Worker threshold to RQF Level 6+ and set a £41,700 salary…
Building a Domestic Critical Minerals Workforce Through Targeted Immigration Policy
Lawmakers propose an EB-2 national interest waiver via the Critical Minerals Workforce Enhancement Act (2025) to speed entry of foreign…