Here’s a global immigration news round-up:

Recent Updates

– Australia: The Visas for GPs program ends on September 16, 2023, and International Medical Graduates (IMGs) no longer need to submit a Health Workforce Certificate (HWC) as part of their visa application.
– Czechia: A digital nomad visa has been introduced for highly qualified IT professionals from eight countries or regions, with a fast-track procedure for eligible applicants.

– Finland: Applications for study residence permits have increased by 48% compared to 2022, with the majority of applicants coming from Bangladesh, China, Sri Lanka, India, and Russia.

– Italy: Seasonal worker quotas have been increased to 84,000, with 40,000 new quotas available for the agricultural sector and tourism industry.

– Saudi Arabia: Companies with more than 50 employees must disclose their training data annually through the Qiwa portal.

– United States: A new online appointment request form has been launched by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for individuals, attorneys, and accredited representatives to request in-person appointments at local field offices.

Other Developments

– The Finnish Immigration Service reports that students from outside the EU are not eligible for student financial aid and must pay tuition fees to their higher education institution in Finland.

– The USCIS Contact Center will review submitted forms and the availability of in-person appointments at a specific field office, but cannot guarantee the requested appointment date will be scheduled.