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New Zealand raises minimum wage
New Zealand raises minimum wage to NZD$31.61

Highlights: New Zealand raises minimum wage for most work visas

  • Starting February 28th, New Zealand is increasing minimum wage requirements for foreign workers.
  • The increase in wage applies to most work visas except for Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV).
  • To be eligible for work visas, applicants must earn at least NZD$31.61 per hour.

 

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New Zealand increases minimum wage for skilled workers from February 28

New Zealand is increasing the wage thresholds for most work visas to help workers migrating to New Zealand. The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) remains the same as its current wage threshold. The minimum salary requirement needed to qualify for certain visa types is the wage threshold.

 

Work visas that are affected

  • Skilled Migrant Category
  • Green List Straight to Residence
  • Work to Residence visas
  • Parent Category residence class visa

 

Applicants need to earn at least NZD$31.61 per hour to be eligible for the above visas.

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Why Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) remains in the same wage threshold?

The wage threshold for the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) remains the same as NZD$29.66 per hour. This is also applicable to AEWV-linked work visas that are listed to the average wage from February 2023. Immigrants depending on an AEWV for the Skilled Residence pathway need to meet wage threshold of NZD$31.61.

 

Industries with minimum wage thresholds

Industry

Minimum Wage

Tourism and Hospitality

NZD$28.18 per hour

Transport sector

NZD$28 per hour

Care workforce sector

NZD$28.25 per hour

 

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Web Story: New Zealand raises minimum wage to NZD$31.61

Posted on March 16 2024

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Canada employment
Employment increased by 41,000 in Canada in February

Highlights: Employment increased in Canada in February 2024

  • Employment in Canada increased by 41,000 in February 2024.
  • In February, employment gains spread across several industries like food services, scientific, and technical services.
  • Employment rate increased in Provinces like Alberta, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia.

 

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Employment growth outpaced population growth

Employment in Canada increased by 41,000 in February and this indeed increased the population growth by 0.3%. Employment increased in few provinces like Alberta, Nova Scotia, Quebec, and Ontario. Employment gains were spread across many industries. Working hours in February was also changed by 0.3% compared to previous 12 months.

 

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Canadian provinces where employment increased

Province

Employment Rate

Alberta

+0.7%

Nova Scotia

+1.2%

Quebec

+0.9%

Ontario 

+2.5%

 

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Employment rate increases for core-aged women and men

In February, employment increased among 25 to 54 years old women and men. Employment rate of women increased by 0.7% and men was increased by 0.3%. This was the first time employment increased since September 2023. Employment rates were little changed for young people aged 15 to 24 years in February 2024.

 

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Employment rate of women in the Canadian provinces

The employment rate of women aged 25 to 54 in February was 81.4%.

Province

Employment Rate (Women)

Quebec

85.0%

New Brunswick

82.5%

Nova Scotia

82.5%

Ontario

79.8%

 

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Web Story: Canada employment rose by 41,000 in Feb 2024.

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H2-B visa
USCIS reached H2-B cap for FY 2024. Check the next filing date.

 

Highlights: USCIS reached H2-B cap for FY 2024

  • March 7, 2024 was the last date for the submission of new H-2B worker petitions.
  • H-2B worker petitions received after March 7, 2024 will be rejected.
  • USCIS will again begin to accept petitions on March 22, 2024 for employers requesting employment starting date from April 1, 2024, to Sept.
  • There will be changes in Fee and Form Editions for H-2B Petitions from Jan. 30, 2024

 

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H-2B Cap for FY 2024

USCIS has received many petitions that is required to meet the legislation mandated H-2B cap for FY 2024. The last date for H-2B workers requesting employment starting on or after April 1, 2024, and before Oct. 1, 2024 was March 7, 2024. USCIS will reject H-2B petitions received after March 7, 2024.

 

USCIS accepts H-2B petitions who are exempt

  • H-2B workers who are currently in the United States can extend their stay or change the terms of their employment or change their employers;
  • Fish roe technicians and/or supervisors of fish roe processing, and fish roe processors:
  • Workers performing services of the Northern Mariana Islands and/or Guam.

 

Filing Dates of Supplemental Visas for FY 2024

The filing start dates for each of the remaining supplemental visas is given below:

 

  • For employers looking for workers who are nationals of El Salvador, Haiti, Ecuador, Honduras, Colombia, Guatemala, and Costa Rica, irrespective of whether such citizens are returning workers: USCIS will accept petitions on March 22, 2024, for employers requesting employment starting from April 1, 2024, to Sept. 30, 2024 and for employers requesting employment starting from Oct. 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, USCIS began accepting petitions in November 2023.
  • For employers looking for returning workers from April 1 to May 14: USCIS will start accepting petitions for additional 19,000 visas to returning workers regardless of country of nationality on March 22, 2024.
  • For employers looking for returning workers from May 15 to Sept. 30: USCIS will accept additional 5,000 visas to returning workers regardless of country of nationality on April 22, 2024.

 

Note: Petitions submitted after Sept. 16, 2024, or after the cap limit has been reached, whichever occurs first will not be accepted by USCIS.

Also Read….

Missed your H-2B Visa deadline? USCIS extends dates for late filings for stay extensions and status changes

 

USCIS announces changes in H-2B Petitions Fee and Form Editions

USCIS announced a final rule on Jan. 30, 2024, there will be changes in the H-2B Petitions Fee and Form Editions. The new fees will be effective from April 1, 2024. H-2B petitions submitted on or after April 1, 2024, must include the new fees.

 

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Web Story:  USCIS reached H2-B cap for FY 2024. Check the next filing date.

Posted on March 15 2024

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Hungary’s New Immigration Law
Choose from 24 different types of resident permits by Hungary in 2024

Highlights: Hungary's new immigration law, effective from March 1, 2024

  • The new Hungary’s immigration law introduced 24 residence permits, including 8 for employment-related purposes.
  • The validity of residence permits expiring between 1 Jan and 29 Feb will be automatically extended till 30 April.
  • The categories are for highly & low skilled workers but not for investors.
  • The new immigration law also introduced golden visa program for individuals who are willing to invest a minimum of €250,000 in real estate.

 

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Hungary’s new law introduces new rules to residence permits

The new immigration law introduced by Hungary was planned to begin on March 1. Hungary introduces stricter rules to existing regulations for third-country nationals (TCNs). The old rules still continues for applications submitted before December 31, 2023.

 

Also Read….

Hungary implements new immigration law for resident permits 2024

 

Guest workers are not entitled to permanent residence in Hungary

The guest worker residence permit will only be granted to those employed in specified occupations by specified employers, from specified countries. Also, the guest worker permit can only be extended for a limited period of time that is 3 years. After this period the permit cannot be extended, and a new application must be submitted.

 

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Types of residency permits in Hungary

Hungary issues different kinds of residence permits, and some are listed below:

 

  • National residence permit
  • Residence permit for voluntary activities
  • Visas for seasonal workers
  • Residence permit for studies
  • Residence permit for family unification
  • Resident permit for official purposes
  • Resident permit for medical treatments
  • Residence permit for carrying out scientific research
  • Temporary residence permits

 

Hungary introduces Golden visa Program

Hungary’s new law also introduces “golden visa” program. From 1 July 2024, the guest-investor visa and residence permit will be available for those who are willing to invest a minimum of €250,000 in real estate, allowing a residence of 10 years residence permit.

 

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Web Story:  Hungary implements new immigration law for resident permits 2024

 

Posted on March 15 2024

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U.S. embassies in Delhi & Mumbai
U.S. embassies in Delhi & Mumbai breaks all record by processing 2500+ applications on Super Saturday.

Highlights: U.S. embassies in Delhi & Mumbai processed 2500+ applications

  • US. embassies in Delhi & Mumbai opened its doors on March 9 for processing special visas.
  • Consulate Mumbai processed 1500+ applications and Consulate Delhi processed 1000+ applications.
  • “Super Saturday” drive was organised to reduce the processing time of the visas.
  • This was the first “Super Saturday” in 2024 that broke all records by processing 2500+ applications.

 

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U.S. embassies in Delhi processed 1000+ applications

The US Embassy in Delhi processed over 1,000 visa applications on Saturday. The US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti assisted in the process and also focused on the importance of strengthening US-India connections and simplifying the visa procedures.

 

Ambassador Garcetti said, “We’re doing everything we can to simplify the visa process and support people who are in critical situations. The US mission in India has increased staffing and applied technological innovations to meet the demand of visas. The relationships that individuals create when they work, study, and travel in the United States makes the US-India partnership strong.”

 

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U.S. embassies in Mumbai processed 1500+ applications

The US Embassy in Mumbai organised a “Super Saturday” drive on 9th March and processed 1500+ visa applications. The visa applications included first-time visitors, parents visiting their children, students, tourists, and businessmen. Previously, because of the increase in demand, the wait time had increased to 1000 days. However, the increase manpower and resources have significantly reduced the waiting period.

 

Details on “Super Saturday” drive

  • The US Embassy in Delhi and Mumbai organised a “Super Saturday” drive on 9th March 2024.
  • The 'Super Saturday' drives were initiated occasionally since 2022.
  • Consular authorities made necessary arrangements on 'Super Saturday' for applicants such as seating arrangements, food, water, and wheelchairs to facilitate the applicants' experience.
  • This was the first “Super Saturday” event planned in 2024 for visa processing.

 

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Web Story:  U.S. embassies in Delhi & Mumbai processed 2500+ applications on Super Saturday.

Posted on March 14 2024

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