Tomoko Sasaki

Sep 20, 2023 | lexology.com | Tony Haque |Richard Mills |Ying Li |Wendy Mortimer |Natasha Riley |Tomoko Sasaki

In brief The Home Office announced that they will be increasing immigration and nationality fees, effective Wednesday 4 October 2023. This is the annual increase, which usually takes place earlier in the year.

Sep 19, 2023 | lexology.com | Stephanie MacIntosh |Nell Slochowski |Agnes Herwig |Tess Lumsdaine |Charmaine Ng |Sergio Antonelli | +13 more

On June 27, 2023, Canada's Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship launched Canada's new Tech Talent Strategy. Through this strategy, Canada hopes to improve on existing measures and introduce new measures for attracting top talent and supporting high-growth STEM industries and occupations. Additionally, on the same day, the Minister announced that study authorization would be extended for certain eligible work permit holders.

Jul 27, 2023 | lexology.com | Tony Haque |Richard Mills |Ying Li |Wendy Mortimer |Natasha Riley |Tomoko Sasaki

In briefThe Home Office announced on 13 July 2023 that the annual Immigration health surcharge will be increased, but they have not yet released the date by when this will be effective. Separately, on 17 July 2023, the Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules was released and this includes new rules for students wanting to switch into the Skilled Worker route.