Saudi Arabia now lets skilled foreign workers sponsor spouses, sons under 25, and unmarried daughters during their own work visa processing.

Kenya ETA portal now requires $44 travel insurance despite a court suspension. Breakdown of coverage minimums and traveler requirements.

DHS proposes $70,000 initial OPT fee and $30,000 for subsequent periods. Universities would pay; costs may pass to students.

India extends IVFRT digital immigration scheme to 2031 with Rs 1,800 crore. E-visa clearance at 91 percent.

Lawsuit challenges two USCIS policies making green cards harder: adjustment of status as negative factor and denial without RFE.

Bahrain allows foreign workers to temporarily work for another employer for up to 90 days under Decision No. 2 of 2026.

UK launches contactless border checks at airports: facial recognition eGates up to 25% faster. Rollout starts East Midlands, expands by early 2027.

Italy opens 2027 foreign-worker quotas: 165,850 permits available. Pre-compilation from Oct 23; click days Nov 6-7.

Cambodia ends sticker visas at embassies worldwide from October 3, 2026. Visas now issued electronically; visa on arrival still available.

Uganda ends yellow fever vaccination certificate requirement for entry from October 2, 2026. e-Visa portal updated; WHO still recommends vaccination.

Canada allows work permit holders to study courses of 6 months or less without a study permit under temporary policy effective September 4, 2026.

Suriname reinstates temporary visa requirement for Mexico and Bolivia nationals from October 1, 2026. National passports affected; diplomatic passports exempt.

Hong Kong expands Invited Persons Scheme to Central Asia and Middle East from October 1, 2026, offering streamlined immigration clearance and simplified visas.

Best countries for Americans to move in 2026: Switzerland, New Zealand, Ireland top Country Navigator rankings. Complete guide with visas, costs, tax tips.

U.S. consular services suspended at Embassy and Consulates in Brazil from October 2, 2026 due to security concerns.

Trump administration launches America.gov, an AI-powered government portal for federal services, with passport renewal and Medicare enrollment coming in 2027.

U.S. consular services suspended at Embassy and Consulates in Brazil from October 2, 2026 due to security concerns

UK expands Right to Work Scheme from 1 October 2026 to cover PSCs, agency workers and gig economy platforms.

Turkmenistan launches e-Visa portal — tourists no longer need an invitation letter. Three visa categories, 24-hour to 7-day processing.

CBP ends routine passport stamping at US entry. Form I-94 becomes primary proof of admission; stamps available on request.

DOL PERM processing times September 2026: analyst review at December 2025 filings, 336-day average, backlog exceeds 49,000 applications.

Thailand's Temporary Work Permit for non-BOI E-Work Permit applications remains non-operational. Neither online nor manual process implemented.

Second federal court blocks Trump's $100,000 H-1B fee. California judge issues preliminary injunction, finding APA violations.