Immigration news, policies, pathways and practical guidance for people planning to move, live or settle abroad.
The New Zealand Straight to Residence Visa provides a direct residence pathway for eligible skilled workers who have a qualifying Tier 1 Green List job with an accredited New Zealand employer. This makes the route particularly interesting for skilled professionals because eligible applicants do not necessarily have to spend several years working in New Zealand…
The Germany EU Blue Card is one of the main immigration routes for qualified professionals from outside the European Union who have secured suitable skilled employment in Germany. It can be particularly attractive because qualifying workers may bring family members and can become eligible for a German settlement permit faster than under many other employment…
It is possible for some skilled workers to move to Canada without a job offer. A Canadian employer is important for many immigration and work permit routes, but it is not a universal requirement for Canadian permanent residence. One of the main options is Express Entry, particularly the Federal Skilled Worker Program. Some Provincial Nominee…
The Australia Employer Nomination visa, officially called the Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186), allows eligible skilled workers nominated by Australian employers to live and work in Australia permanently. Unlike a temporary sponsored work visa, subclass 186 provides permanent residence from the time the visa is granted. This makes it an important option for skilled…