The US Department of State's December Visa Bulletin reveals slight progress in employment-based and family-sponsored visa categories, particularly impacting Indian green card applicants. Key updates include priority dates for various visa types and a potential USCIS announcement on adjustment of status applications.
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The UK government has released new immigration data for the year ending June 2024, revealing changes in visa grants for work, study, and family categories. Find out how visa trends have shifted, from a drop in health worker visas to a rise in citizenship applications.
The UK government is set to waive settlement fees for bereaved foreign nationals struggling financially, starting from October 9. Additionally, new diplomatic visa processes will streamline entry for international officials and delegates.
The UK government has halted plans to increase the minimum income requirement for sponsoring family members on a family visa. This decision, announced by Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, will provide relief to foreign nationals seeking to reunite with their loved ones in the United Kingdom.
In a new policy starting this October, New Zealand will allow young migrants aged 17-24 awaiting family residence applications to work part-time. This initiative aims to support their integration and contribution to the economy while they await permanent residency.
The UK government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is exploring changes to visa policies that could limit the hiring of overseas professionals in key sectors like IT, telecommunications, and engineering. These changes may significantly impact Indian professionals who are among the top users of skilled worker visas.
The number of visa applications to the UK has dropped significantly due to the government's tightened immigration policies. This has had a profound impact on sectors like healthcare and education, which rely on overseas workers and students.
The UK government has announced a temporary halt to the planned increase in the minimum income threshold for family visas, bringing relief to thousands of Indian families affected by the previous policy.
The Ministry of Interior has eliminated the need for a university degree when applying for family visas. This change allows expatriates to sponsor their spouses and children under 18 for residency in Kuwait, regardless of their formal educational background.
