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    Japan To Implement Mandatory Tuberculosis Screening For Certain Visa Applicants

    The requirement applies only to COE applications submitted after the implementation date per country. If you received your COE before the deadline, you’re not required to submit a TB certificate unless your visa process was delayed and your COE expired.
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    Canada’s 2025 International Student Cap: Key Changes And Implications

    It’s unfortunate but somewhat understandable. Canada’s temporary resident population had become disproportionately high. The challenge now is ensuring academic excellence doesn’t get sacrificed in the scramble for fewer permits. Hopefully, institutions adopt merit-based systems to allocate...
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    Bahamas And Ghana Implement Visa Waiver Agreement For Tourism And Business Travel

    This agreement is a testament to growing South-South cooperation. Beyond trade, it has the potential to redefine how the Caribbean and West Africa interact diplomatically and culturally.
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    Sole Responsibility In UK Immigration: Challenges For Lawyers And Families

    It’s critical to approach sole responsibility not as a legal title but a behavioural pattern. If you can show a continuous role in decision-making—medical, academic, and financial—you have a stronger footing. Still, every case is painfully nuanced.
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    Understanding The UK Health And Care Worker Visa: A Comprehensive Guide

    Yes, nurses and doctors can still bring their dependents if they apply after March 2024. The restriction only applies to care workers and senior care workers under occupation codes 6136 and 6146. The Home Office clarified this during the update.
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    Understanding The January 2025 Visa Bulletin And Potential Cut-Off Dates For EB-5 Set-Aside Categories In Fiscal Year 2025

    Hello all, with the January 2025 Visa Bulletin shedding light on the potential regulatory shifts for EB-5 Set-Aside categories, it's crucial we discuss the implications. While the bulletin hints at unchanged final action dates and current statuses, the possibility of introducing cut-off dates...
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    Indonesia Implements Significant Fee Increases For Visa And Permit Applications Starting December 2024

    The sudden implementation is what’s concerning. Most businesses would have planned their Q1 budgets months ago. There should’ve been a grace period or transitional rate.
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    The Rights And Responsibilities Of Highly Skilled Migrants Under Dutch Law

    In practice, yes—employers often do step in and top up the salary to keep the HSM compliant. It’s not mandatory under labor law, but many employers take that route to avoid the risk of losing talent. It's a cost they bear to retain the employee and avoid IND trouble.
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    The Ethics Of Surveillance And Data Collection By Governments

    A key distinction that often gets lost in this debate is between targeted surveillance based on probable cause and mass surveillance without warrants. The former is a law enforcement tool; the latter is a civil liberties nightmare. We need legal frameworks that reflect this difference.
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    How Technology Is Shaping Modern Parenting Techniques

    That’s an excellent question, Oliver. The balance lies in using technology as a supplement, not a substitute, for parenting. Tools like tracking apps and digital learning platforms can enhance parenting but should not replace genuine interaction. Parenting remains a deeply personal...
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    Swiss Immigration Quotas For 2025: A Comprehensive Guide For Employers And Workers

    Yes, the canton matters. While quotas are set at the federal level, each canton receives a portion of the total permits and distributes them based on local demand. Some cantons might exhaust their quotas faster than others. Zurich, for example, tends to have a high demand for skilled...
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    Navigating The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Under The Trump 2.0 Administration

    It’s possible. The last adjustment to the investment threshold was in 2019 when it went from $500,000 to $900,000 (and later back to $800,000). Another increase would depend on legislative changes or executive influence on USCIS policies. If Trump pushes for stricter immigration policies, higher...
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    Indonesia's Immigration Reform: Longer Re-Entry Permits And Stricter Regulatory Oversight

    This looks like a balancing act. While the streamlined re-entry permits reduce bureaucracy, the enhanced powers for the police and immigration officers might lead to misuse if not monitored carefully. I hope implementation includes safeguards against abuse.
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    Qatar's Real Estate And Residency Reforms: 2024 Update On Investment Opportunities And Permanent Residency

    The process is sequential but manageable if you’re prepared. Make sure your documents are in order—property deed, proof of investment, clean criminal record, etc. Dependents can only apply after the primary applicant secures their PR. It’s not instantaneous, but with a good immigration...
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    Navigating Green Skills And Immigration Policy In The Netherlands: Opportunities And Challenges

    Spot on. The green skills gap will widen if SMEs can’t hire international talent efficiently. The Dutch government needs to rethink the trusted sponsor model, perhaps by introducing sector-based exemptions for sustainability-focused businesses. A “green visa” sounds promising too—if they roll it...

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