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Australia’s Employer-Sponsored Visas: What to Do Before July 2026
Our Spotlight on APAC series focuses on immigration updates from around the region. In this post we look at the upcoming practical changes for those using Australia’s employer sponsored visa categories and what you could be doing to prepare before the mid-year point. We know that the Department of Home Affairs will index skilled‑visa income… Read More
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Singapore: ONE Pass (AI and Tech) to Replace Tech.Pass in January 2027
In our Spotlight on the APAC series, we highlight the latest developments across the Asia-Pacific region. In this post, we dive into the recent announcement by the Singapore government regarding the introduction of a new ONE Pass (AI and Tech), which is set to replace the existing Tech Pass from January 2027. The current Tech… Read More
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China Introduces Visa-Free Entry for UK and Canadian Nationals
In our spotlight on the APAC series, we round up the latest developments across the Asia Pacific Region. In this edition, we focus on the recent updates to the China’s visa-free policy granted to Canadian, and British nationals from 17 February 2026. To facilitate cross-border travel, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has implemented a visa-free policy… Read More
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Singapore: Key Considerations for Employers and Foreign Employees
Extension and Variations Converting Short-Term Stay to Long-Term Status Foreign nationals may convert a short-term stay into a long-term immigration pass in Singapore after approval of the relevant application. Applicants must be physically present in Singapore to complete in-country formalities. For most pass types, individuals may remain in Singapore while their applications are under review…. Read More
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Singapore: Key Updates from Budget 2026
In our Spotlight on the APAC series, we highlight the latest developments across the Asia Pacific region. In this post, we summarise key announcements from Singapore’s Budget 2026, released on 12 February 2026. In line with the Government’s objective of maintaining a strong and high-quality talent pool in while supporting the local workforce, adjustments have… Read More
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Spotlight on APAC: Immigration Delays and Office Closures During Ramadan
In our spotlight on APAC series, we round up the latest developments across the region. In this post, we capture the processing delays and closures to be expected during the observance of Ramadan and Eid-al-Fitr. This year, the month of Ramadan is expected to begin on February 18 or February 19 and will end on… Read More
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