UK's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced plans to introduce annual caps on work and family visas. The proposal aims to curb immigration while affecting sectors and communities reliant on migrant labour, particularly impacting Indian nationals and the care industry.
The June 2024 Visa Bulletin is out! Get the latest updates on Green Card processing for family-based categories (F1-F4) and employment-based preferences (EB-1 to EB-5). See if your priority date allows filing and what to expect for processing times.
British citizens and residents sponsoring relatives for UK visas now face a much higher income threshold. The minimum annual salary required jumped from £18,600 to £29,000, a 55% increase.
The UK government is revamping its immigration system with a focus on attracting highly skilled professionals. The Shortage Occupation List (SOL) is abolished and replaced with a new Immigration Salary List (ISL). This move aims to reduce overall immigration and ensure fair wages for all workers.
The Ministry of Interior in Kuwait clarifies misinformation about visa applications and announces the opening of applications for family, tourist, and commercial visits under new guidelines.
Kuwait continues to enforce entry restrictions on citizens from certain countries amidst security considerations, alongside revising dependent visa regulations for expatriates to ensure a secure and balanced demographic structure.
Kuwait announces the reopening of entry visas, aiming to stimulate economic growth and tourism. Explore the eligibility criteria and requirements for family, commercial, and tourist visas, along with the consequences of non-compliance.
After suspending tourist and family visas in 2022, Kuwait is exploring their reintroduction alongside business visit visas. This move aligns with the new government's focus on revitalizing tourism and attracting global visitors. However, specific details and official announcements are yet to come.
Kuwait reopens family visas for expats with revised criteria. 14 professions like doctors, engineers, and teachers are exempt from the university degree requirement. Minimum salary of 800 KD applies, with exceptions for children under 5.
Kuwait reopens family visa applications with tougher rules! Higher salary, degree, and job-matching requirements kick in on Jan 28th. Streamlining or stricter control?
