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31/01/2025

New Zealand to launch e-visas for digital nomads

The visa policy change for so-called digital nomads has been hailed as a win-win for the country and migrants.

11/10/2023

https://apnews.com/article/new-zealand-immigration-jobs-housing-election-8c896fd6ffd4c225c9076c7d6ca03fdc

New Zealand’s immigration numbers have hit an all-time high. The net number of immigrants was 110,000 in the year ending August, beating the previous high of 103,000 set a month earlier, according to Statistics New Zealand.

08/05/2023

Australian aged care providers can now apply to access the new Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement.

The Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement streamlines the recruitment of qualified direct care workers from overseas to work in the aged care sector.

West Aussie Migration

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/what-we-do/skilled-migration-program/recent-changes/new-aged-care-industry-labour-agreement

28/04/2023

Will this reminder from HKMA result in major banks in Hong Kong embracing crypto companies?

With the pandemic coming to an end, the Hong Kong economy is regaining momentum, and many companies that are newly established or located overseas are keen to open bank accounts in Hong Kong to explor

26/04/2023

First Hong Kong bank to embrace crypto as government opens up to crypto sector.

Hong Kong’s virtual bank ZA Bank will offer token-to-fiat currency conversions over licensed exchanges.

The business model is already in operation with and , the only two crypto exchanges currently licensed in Hong Kong.

https://www.thestandard.com.hk/breaking-news/section/4/202502/Virtual-bank-ZA-to-offer-crypto-services-as-city-embraces-digital-currency

29/11/2022

Effective immediately, all visas to Hong Kong can now be made online and e-Visas issued for applicants approved.

Electronic Services for Visa Application

23/12/2021

It was recently announced that starting on Tuesday 28 December 2021, Hong Kong’s Immigration Department will start accepting online visa applications and issuing electronic visa labels via a new electronic visa application system.

Thank you and wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy 2022!

“e-Visa”

15/03/2021

https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3125412/hong-kong-brain-drain-threat-nearly-quarter-university

Poll of university-educated Hongkongers also finds more than 15 per cent of those questioned don’t plan on returning, with most citing work-life balance and political stability.

30/11/2020

https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/123541263/nzs-welcomed-a-lot-of-nice-people-few-trailblazers-through-immigration-nzier

Despite its best efforts to become the next Silicon Valley, NZ has brought in very few top-tier skilled migrants and entrepreneurs.

12/08/2020

https://www.rd.com/article/passport-colors/?fbclid=iwar3yiklolrrywr3b7n1aouaggil4txq_1y61ajiz1jeyzenfsjbudkqtcmq&trkid=soc-rd-facebook

There's a significant reason behind the four standard passport colors out there—but there are some unusual shades, too.

14/06/2020

Ever considered obtaining a second passport? We are rolling out our latest Citizenship Investment Program offerings this month as official agents - check it out! http://www.tjassocs.com/june2020_cip_ci/

10/06/2020

A complete guide to everything about passports, and more

Passport Index curates, sorts and ranks the world's passports. Explore passport designs, browse by visa-free score, color, or country and discover how they rank.