1. [Canada] Officially announced that the Express Entry invitation will be resumed on July 6.
Canadian Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced in an exclusive interview with CIC News:
Starting from July 6, 2022, the Immigration Department will officially resume the Canadian Federal Express Entry ( Express Entry) draw.
These include the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and Federal Skilled Worker (FSW).
2. [Canada] Maple Leaf Card can be renewed online
Canadian immigration law stipulates that Canadian Maple Leaf Card (that is, the permanent resident PR card) is valid for five years.
Holders must reside in Canada for two years (730 days) every five years, without continuous residence.
Currently, Maple Leaf Card holders can renew their cards through the Maple Leaf Card channel in PR PORTAL.
3. [Japan] The validity period of the approved certificate of residence qualification has been extended again
On June 22, the Immigration Agency of Japan announced that it has once again extended the validity period of the approved certificate of residence qualification.
If approved from January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2022, the validity period will be extended to October 31, 2022.
If approved from May 1, 2022 to July 31, 2022, it will be valid for 6 months after approval.
4. [Thailand] New entry regulations will be implemented from July 1st
On June 17, the Thailand Epidemic Management Center (CCSA) General Assembly approved the cancellation of the Thailand Pass system (Thailand Pass) and the insurance requirement of US$10,000 in insurance.
Starting from July 1, 2022, in addition to the necessary passports and visas, foreign tourists only need to have a complete vaccination certificate of the new crown vaccine or a negative nucleic acid certificate (paper or electronic version) 72 hours before departure to enter the country without quarantine. Thailand.
5. [St. Kitts and Nevis] The Citizenship Investment Unit (CIU) issued a statement
The St. Kitts and Nevis CBI project has made important contributions to the country’s economic and social construction projects.
The CBI project exists to benefit all the people of St. Kitts and Nevis.
6. [ Saint Lucia ] Organize Mango Mania
The Government of Saint Lucia cooperated with the Ministry of Agriculture to organize the Mango Festival.
The government has opened a stall called Mango Mania to celebrate the mango season.
7. [Australia] 428 category visa holders can apply for permanent residence in Australia
Starting from July 1, short-term temporary skills shortage (TSS) 482 category visa holders working in Australia during the epidemic will be able to apply for the 186 category employer nomination program. Apply for permanent residence in the Temporary Residence Transit (TRT) category of the (ENS) visa.
Applicants must have lived in Australia for at least one year between 1 February 2020 and 14 December 2021 and meet all other nomination and visa requirements for the ENS visa TRT category.
8. [Australia] The Chinese Embassy in Australia is open for visa applications
The Chinese Embassy in Australia issued the "Notice on the Adjustment of Visa Application Requirements for China by the Chinese Embassy and Consulates in Australia" on June 16. The
notice pointed out that starting from June 20, applications for work, live-in, family visit and reunion visas will be officially opened.
9. New regulations for overseas academic degree certification
Recently, the Ministry of Education’s Study Abroad Service Center issued the latest overseas academic degree certification specification notice:
From January 1, 2023, except for official degrees from Spain and Italy, no longer Provide certification services for certificate holders from other countries (regions) who have not yet obtained certificates.
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