Now that the world is in a new year, international travels and residency regulations are bringing new changes in 2024.
In this new year, the visa policies of six countries have made new changes and new update.
Starting from the suspension of certain visa programs to the introduction of new visa processes.
This objective of this article is to provide an understanding overview of these changes, particularly focusing on their impact on African applicants.
Netherlands suspends the ‘Golden Visa’ Program
Netherlands drops a huge change, where the Immigration and Naturalization Service (NLS) has officially cancelled its ‘Golden Visa’ program as of January 1, 2024. This particular program previously allowed residence permits for substantial financial investments in the country. Its discontinuation marks a significant shift in the Netherlands’ approach to immigration and residency
Canada: Caregiver Program Now Receiving Applications
Canada has just reopened two important caregiver pilot programs – the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot. These programs has began accepting new applications, providing new avenues for those seeking permanent residency in caregiving roles.
 The Wage Requirement in Canada for Temporary Abroad Workers
In Canada, there’s also a new update in the wage requirements for the Temporary Abroad Worker Program. These revised standards are set to influence the employment framework, fostering compliance with Canadian labour standards for employers, skilled workers, and immigrants.
