Author: Charlie

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

New Sponsorship Rules for Care Workers in England: What Employers Need to Know

The UK government has introduced new rules for sponsoring care workers and senior care workers under the Skilled Worker route.  These changes aim to support displaced care staff already in the UK while reducing worker exploitation in the care sector. According to the update, before sponsoring new recruits from overseas or from other immigration categories,…
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Update on UK Skilled Worker Salary Requirement: What Employers and Workers Need to Know

The UK government announced key updates to the Skilled Worker visa salary requirements and changes to the sponsorship process for care workers and senior care workers on 12 March 2025. These changes will take effect on 9 April 2025 and will directly impact both employers and migrant workers. The minimum salary threshold for Skilled Worker visa applicants will…
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Vietnam Extends Visa Waiver for Schengen Nationals Until 2028

Vietnam has extended its visa-free entry policy for passport holders from eight Schengen countries, allowing them to visit without a visa until March 14, 2028. This extension applies to nationals of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland, who can stay in Vietnam for up to 45…
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EU Postpones ETIAS Requirement Until 2027

Foreign nationals enjoying visa-free entry to the EU will not need to obtain travel authorisation through the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) until at least April 2027. The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs has stated that ETIAS is expected to be rolled out by the last quarter of 2026. However,…
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UK Visas: Trinidad and Tobago Nationals Now Need a Visa to Enter the UK

The UK government has announced that, effective immediately, nationals of Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) must obtain a visa to enter the UK, even for short visits.  Announced on March 12, the decision follows a sharp increase in T&T nationals entering the UK as visitors and later seeking asylum. Over the past year, asylum applications from…
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