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Daily updates on work visas, student permits, golden visas & policy changes worldwide.

DOL prevailing wage final rule H-1B PERM OMB review 2026 – proposed Level I increase from 17th to 34th percentile, affecting 2027 H-1B cap season.

DOL prevailing wage final rule H-1B PERM OMB review 2026 – proposed Level I increase from 17th to 34th percentile, affecting 2027 H-1B cap season.

US DOL Final Rule Raising H-1B and PERM Prevailing Wages Enters OMB Review, Setting Stage for Possible 2027 Cap Season Impact

22 hours ago

Oman residence permit and workforce rules 2026 – investors and property owners in Special Economic Zones and Free Zones, OPAZ Decision 81/2026, Omanisation reporting.

Oman residence permit and workforce rules 2026 – investors and property owners in Special Economic Zones and Free Zones, OPAZ Decision 81/2026, Omanisation reporting.

Oman Introduces New Residence Permit and Workforce Rules for Investors and Property Owners in Special Economic Zones and Free Zones

22 hours ago

France immigration reforms October 2026 – Décret 2026-1001, EU Blue Card unemployment six months, ICT salary thresholds, UK posting work permit exemption, 90-day processing.

France immigration reforms October 2026 – Décret 2026-1001, EU Blue Card unemployment six months, ICT salary thresholds, UK posting work permit exemption, 90-day processing.

France Enacts Wide-Ranging Immigration Reforms: Relaxed Unemployment Rules, Pending ICT Salary Thresholds, and New UK Posting Exemption

22 hours ago

Uzbekistan visa entry restrictions Nigerian citizens 2026 – temporary ban reported via GETCA notice, affecting Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Egypt, Iraq, and Bangladesh.

Uzbekistan visa entry restrictions Nigerian citizens 2026 – temporary ban reported via GETCA notice, affecting Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Egypt, Iraq, and Bangladesh.

Uzbekistan Imposes Temporary Visa and Entry Restrictions on Nigerian Citizens

2 days ago

India Immigration and Foreigners Exemption Amendment Order 2026 – visa and passport relief for Pakistani nationals, Sri Lankan Tamil refugees, and minority communities, with tightened Nepal and Bhutan border rules.

India Immigration and Foreigners Exemption Amendment Order 2026 – visa and passport relief for Pakistani nationals, Sri Lankan Tamil refugees, and minority communities, with tightened Nepal and Bhutan border rules.

India Amends Passport and Visa Rules: Conditional Relief for Pakistani Nationals, Sri Lankan Tamils, and Minority Refugees

2 days ago

Schengen visa facilitation for Turkish citizens 2026 – Bulgaria consular staff increase and electronic appointment system, Germany Business Fast Track expansion for Turkish business travellers.

Schengen visa facilitation for Turkish citizens 2026 – Bulgaria consular staff increase and electronic appointment system, Germany Business Fast Track expansion for Turkish business travellers.

Bulgaria and Germany Move to Ease Schengen Visa Access for Turkish Citizens

2 days ago

Ireland Employment Permits Portal offline 2026 security incident – DETE confirms processing continues for existing applications but new submissions blocked pending alternative arrangements.

Ireland Employment Permits Portal offline 2026 security incident – DETE confirms processing continues for existing applications but new submissions blocked pending alternative arrangements.

Ireland’s Employment Permits Portal Offline After Unauthorised Activity: Investigation Ongoing and Alternative Submission Arrangements Awaited

3 days ago

Canada 2027-2029 Immigration Levels Plan – 380,000 permanent residents, 370,000 temporary residents, 200,000 additional in-Canada PR spaces, PNP 95,000 and Express Entry 100,000.

Canada 2027-2029 Immigration Levels Plan – 380,000 permanent residents, 370,000 temporary residents, 200,000 additional in-Canada PR spaces, PNP 95,000 and Express Entry 100,000.

Canada’s 2027–2029 Immigration Levels Plan: PR Target Held at 380,000 as Ottawa Adds 200,000 In-Canada Spaces and Shifts Economic Mix Toward Provinces

3 days ago

Canada Temporary Foreign Worker Program Low-Wage Stream 2026 – two-year LMIA duration and early childhood educator exemption from the 6% unemployment refusal rule.

Canada Temporary Foreign Worker Program Low-Wage Stream 2026 – two-year LMIA duration and early childhood educator exemption from the 6% unemployment refusal rule.

Canada Extends Low-Wage LMIA Duration to Two Years and Opens High-Unemployment Areas to Early Childhood Educators

3 days ago

South Africa ETA 53 countries 2026 – Electronic Travel Authorisation expansion and e-Visa shutdown on 1 December 2026, with family applications and biometrics for children.

South Africa ETA 53 countries 2026 – Electronic Travel Authorisation expansion and e-Visa shutdown on 1 December 2026, with family applications and biometrics for children.

South Africa Expands Electronic Travel Authorisation to 53 Countries Ahead of e-Visa Shutdown on 1 December 2026

3 days ago

Saudi Arabia Absher Travel for Visitors land border registration 2026 2027 – pre-arrival electronic registration and vehicle insurance through the Absher app, mandatory from around late April 2027.

Saudi Arabia Absher Travel for Visitors land border registration 2026 2027 – pre-arrival electronic registration and vehicle insurance through the Absher app, mandatory from around late April 2027.

Saudi Arabia Launches “Absher Travel for Visitors” Pre-Arrival Registration at Land Borders, Mandatory From Around Late April 2027

3 days ago

Liberia health declaration and Ebola screening requirements 2026 – NPHIL online form QR code, 21-day self-isolation for DRC travelers, and daily monitoring for Uganda, Kenya, and Nigeria arrivals.

Liberia health declaration and Ebola screening requirements 2026 – NPHIL online form QR code, 21-day self-isolation for DRC travelers, and daily monitoring for Uganda, Kenya, and Nigeria arrivals.

Liberia Introduces Mandatory Health Declaration and Stricter Ebola Screening for All Arriving Travelers

5 days ago

Japan Specified Skilled Worker visa cap food service 2026 – Minister Kimi Onoda remarks on SSW Type I 50,000 cap and the April 2026 suspension of new applications.

Japan Specified Skilled Worker visa cap food service 2026 – Minister Kimi Onoda remarks on SSW Type I 50,000 cap and the April 2026 suspension of new applications.

Japan Unlikely to Raise Specified Skilled Worker Visa Cap for Food Service, Minister Onoda Says

5 days ago

Australia Training Visa 407 offshore lodgement requirement from 12 November 2026 – subclass 407 applicants must be outside Australia at application and grant.

Australia Training Visa 407 offshore lodgement requirement from 12 November 2026 – subclass 407 applicants must be outside Australia at application and grant.

Australia Tightens Training Visa (Subclass 407) Rules: Offshore Lodgement Mandatory From 12 November 2026

5 days ago

Saudi Arabia Nitaqat salary threshold increase 2027 2028 – SAR 5,000 and SAR 6,000 minimum wage for full Saudization credit under the Nitaqat programme.

Saudi Arabia Nitaqat salary threshold increase 2027 2028 – SAR 5,000 and SAR 6,000 minimum wage for full Saudization credit under the Nitaqat programme.

Saudi Arabia to Raise Nitaqat Salary Thresholds: SAR 5,000 From 25 April 2027, SAR 6,000 From 25 April 2028

5 days ago

Infographic showing Cuba's new e-visa portal at consular.cu: three visa categories, five-step application process, consular payment methods and mandatory D'Viajeros declaration.

Infographic showing Cuba's new e-visa portal at consular.cu: three visa categories, five-step application process, consular payment methods and mandatory D'Viajeros declaration.

Cuba's New E-Visa Portal Goes Live at consular.cu After Days of Outage

6 days ago

Infographic showing India's proposed visa application reform: 70% field reduction across 22 categories, possible 2027 rollout, and unchanged security questions.

Infographic showing India's proposed visa application reform: 70% field reduction across 22 categories, possible 2027 rollout, and unchanged security questions.

India Plans 70% Cut to Visa Application Fields by 2027

6 days ago

Infographic showing Ireland's Employment Permits Portal outage: exposed data categories, continuing permit processing, and the delayed restoration timeline.

Infographic showing Ireland's Employment Permits Portal outage: exposed data categories, continuing permit processing, and the delayed restoration timeline.

Ireland's Work Permit Portal Won't Return Today: What Employers Need to Know

7 days ago

Infographic showing Brazil's new megaevent visa pathway: two categories (locally employed and technical assistance), qualifying event criteria, duration limits and post-event conditions.

Infographic showing Brazil's new megaevent visa pathway: two categories (locally employed and technical assistance), qualifying event criteria, duration limits and post-event conditions.

Brazil Opens Dedicated Visa Route for Foreign Workers on Megaevents

7 days ago

Infographic showing 2026 US holiday travel requirements for foreign nationals, including passport validity, visa re-entry, AVR eligibility, ESTA, EVUS and I-94 checks.

Infographic showing 2026 US holiday travel requirements for foreign nationals, including passport validity, visa re-entry, AVR eligibility, ESTA, EVUS and I-94 checks.

2026 US Holiday Travel Guide for Foreign Nationals: Passport, Visa, ESTA, EVUS and I-94 Rules

7 days ago

Infographic showing the UK's four Earned Settlement pathways: 3-year, 5-year, 10-year and 20-year, with earnings thresholds and eligibility criteria.

Infographic showing the UK's four Earned Settlement pathways: 3-year, 5-year, 10-year and 20-year, with earnings thresholds and eligibility criteria.

UK Earned Settlement: 10-Year Standard Pathway Confirmed With Fast-Track Routes for High Earners

7 days ago

Infographic showing Milan's EU Blue Card signature requirements: acceptable wet-ink and CAdES/P7M qualified signatures, rejected DocuSign-style platforms, and the retroactive effect on pending applications.

Infographic showing Milan's EU Blue Card signature requirements: acceptable wet-ink and CAdES/P7M qualified signatures, rejected DocuSign-style platforms, and the retroactive effect on pending applications.

Italy: Milan Rejects DocuSign-Style Signatures on EU Blue Card Job Offers

7 days ago

Travellers to Russia would need to apply closer to departure under a draft law cutting e-Visa validity to 45 days.

Travellers to Russia would need to apply closer to departure under a draft law cutting e-Visa validity to 45 days.

Russia's e-Visa Overhaul: Validity Cut to 45 Days, But Stays Could Get Longer

Nov 2

Infographic showing Dubai's new tourist visa application service through Visit Dubai, with visa categories, fees and the GDRFA processing role.

Infographic showing Dubai's new tourist visa application service through Visit Dubai, with visa categories, fees and the GDRFA processing role.

Dubai Tourist Visa 2026: Apply Through Visit Dubai From November — What Changes, What Doesn't

Nov 2

Infographic showing UK Budget 2026 immigration measures: salary threshold reduction to 25th percentile, HPI visa expansion to top 150 universities, graduate visa extension, and tax treatment change.

Infographic showing UK Budget 2026 immigration measures: salary threshold reduction to 25th percentile, HPI visa expansion to top 150 universities, graduate visa extension, and tax treatment change.

UK Budget 2026: Salary Thresholds Cut and Graduate Visa Extended in Bid to Attract Skilled Talent

Nov 2

Infographic comparing Sierra Leone's mandatory health declaration and Uganda's removal of the yellow fever certificate requirement.

Infographic comparing Sierra Leone's mandatory health declaration and Uganda's removal of the yellow fever certificate requirement.

Two African Borders, Two Different Messages on Health Screening

Oct 31

Infographic showing Uganda's mandatory online health declaration requirements, border screening measures, and DRC-specific travel restrictions.

Infographic showing Uganda's mandatory online health declaration requirements, border screening measures, and DRC-specific travel restrictions.

Uganda Mandates Online Health Declaration for All Arrivals From 25 October

Oct 31

Infographic showing Ireland's Employment Permits Portal outage: exposed data categories, continuing permit processing, and the expected 3 November restoration.

Infographic showing Ireland's Employment Permits Portal outage: exposed data categories, continuing permit processing, and the expected 3 November restoration.

Ireland's Employment Permits Portal Goes Offline After Unauthorised Activity

Oct 30

Infographic showing the Philippines' AEP changes from 11 November 2026: 10-day processing, removal of newspaper publication from the Labour Market Test, and revised payment process.

Infographic showing the Philippines' AEP changes from 11 November 2026: 10-day processing, removal of newspaper publication from the Labour Market Test, and revised payment process.

Philippines Cuts AEP Processing to 10 Days and Scraps Newspaper Publication

Oct 30

Infographic showing China's extension of the APEC Business Travel Card stay limit from 60 to 90 days from 1 November 2026, with card features and restrictions.

Infographic showing China's extension of the APEC Business Travel Card stay limit from 60 to 90 days from 1 November 2026, with card features and restrictions.

China Extends APEC Business Travel Card Stay to 90 Days From 1 November

Oct 30

Infographic showing Ireland's Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme extended to 31 December 2026, with eligibility conditions and the 90-day stay cap.

Infographic showing Ireland's Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme extended to 31 December 2026, with eligibility conditions and the 90-day stay cap.

Ireland Extends Short Stay Visa Waiver to Year-End, But the Clock Is Still Running

Oct 30

Ninth Circuit Freezes Order to Reopen DV-2027 Lottery: What the Ruling Actually Says

Ninth Circuit Freezes Order to Reopen DV-2027 Lottery: What the Ruling Actually Says

Ninth Circuit Freezes Order to Reopen DV-2027 Lottery: What the Ruling Actually Says

Oct 30

Infographic showing Saudi Arabia's addition to the US Global Entry programme: application steps, US$120 fee, five-year membership and TSA PreCheck benefit.

Infographic showing Saudi Arabia's addition to the US Global Entry programme: application steps, US$120 fee, five-year membership and TSA PreCheck benefit.

Saudi Arabia Joins Global Entry: What the New Trusted Traveller Arrangement Means

Oct 29

Infographic showing Poland's tiered notarial page fees from 5 November 2026: PLN 12 per page for pages 1–10, PLN 10 for pages 11–20, and PLN 8 from page 21 onward, replacing the current flat PLN 6 rate.

Infographic showing Poland's tiered notarial page fees from 5 November 2026: PLN 12 per page for pages 1–10, PLN 10 for pages 11–20, and PLN 8 from page 21 onward, replacing the current flat PLN 6 rate.

Poland Raises Notarial Page Fees: Small Documents Hit Hardest From 5 November

Oct 29

Infographic showing Canada's new immigration representative penalties: CAD 5,000 for unauthorised advice, CAD 15,000 for false information, and an aggregate maximum of CAD 1.5 million, effective 28 October 2026.

Infographic showing Canada's new immigration representative penalties: CAD 5,000 for unauthorised advice, CAD 15,000 for false information, and an aggregate maximum of CAD 1.5 million, effective 28 October 2026.

Canada Can Now Fine Immigration Advisers Up to CAD 1.5 Million — And It Will Publish Their Names

Oct 29

Infographic showing Malaysia's ESD Online changes from 1 November 2026, including which applications move and the second-location scope limits.

Infographic showing Malaysia's ESD Online changes from 1 November 2026, including which applications move and the second-location scope limits.

Malaysia's ESD Portal Expansion: Who Actually Benefits From the 1 November Switch

Oct 29

Infographic showing New Zealand's expanded Business Visitor Visa activities and formalised Specific Purpose Work Visa criteria from 20 October 2026.

Infographic showing New Zealand's expanded Business Visitor Visa activities and formalised Specific Purpose Work Visa criteria from 20 October 2026.

New Zealand Business Visitor Visa 2026: Expanded Activities and New Contractor Rules Take Effect

Oct 29

Infographic showing Ontario’s REDI initiative for 2026–2027, the six participating communities, and the OINP stream requirements.

Infographic showing Ontario’s REDI initiative for 2026–2027, the six participating communities, and the OINP stream requirements.

Ontario’s REDI Immigration Initiative Returns for 2026–2027: Six Communities, No Separate Application, and a Federal Bottleneck

Oct 27

Infographic showing Latvia's September 2026 residence permit reforms: closed investment routes, abolished self-employment permits, and the new EUR 150,000 fund route.

Infographic showing Latvia's September 2026 residence permit reforms: closed investment routes, abolished self-employment permits, and the new EUR 150,000 fund route.

Latvia Ends Two Golden Visa Routes and Scraps Self-Employment Permits

Oct 27

Infographic showing China's revised visa process for Indian applicants from October 2026, with jurisdiction table, fees and document requirements.

Infographic showing China's revised visa process for Indian applicants from October 2026, with jurisdiction table, fees and document requirements.

China Scraps Visa Application Centres in India: New Direct-to-Mission Process Starts October 26

Oct 27

Infographic showing the CDC Ebola attestation requirement for all US-bound air passengers from November 3, 2026, including the 21-day DRC lookback and airline obligations.

Infographic showing the CDC Ebola attestation requirement for all US-bound air passengers from November 3, 2026, including the 21-day DRC lookback and airline obligations.

CDC Orders Ebola Health Attestation for Every US-Bound Air Passenger From November 3

Oct 26

Infographic comparing Thailand's migrant worker fee reduction (expiring 10 November 2027) with the stay and work extension (expiring 11 December 2027).

Infographic comparing Thailand's migrant worker fee reduction (expiring 10 November 2027) with the stay and work extension (expiring 11 December 2027).

Thailand's Migrant Worker Fee Cuts and Permit Extension: Two Clocks, One Deadline Problem

Oct 26

Infographic showing the PERM proposed rule clearing OMB review and moving to Federal Register publication with a 30- or 60-day comment period.

Infographic showing the PERM proposed rule clearing OMB review and moving to Federal Register publication with a 30- or 60-day comment period.

PERM Overhaul Clears White House Review: First Major Rewrite Since 2005 Heads to Public Comment

Oct 26

Infographic showing Vietnam's Apostille Convention implementation, the shortened document chain, remaining translation requirements, and the three objecting states.

Infographic showing Vietnam's Apostille Convention implementation, the shortened document chain, remaining translation requirements, and the three objecting states.

Vietnam's Apostille Switch: What Actually Changes for a Work Permit File

Oct 26

Infographic showing Azerbaijan's visa-free arrangement for Japanese tourists running to July 2027 and the proposed reciprocal extension.

Infographic showing Azerbaijan's visa-free arrangement for Japanese tourists running to July 2027 and the proposed reciprocal extension.

Azerbaijan Signals Visa-Free Extension for Japanese Tourists — But Wants Reciprocity

Oct 26

Infographic showing Wallonia's updated shortage occupation list effective October 2026, with key sectors and fast-track permit benefits.

Infographic showing Wallonia's updated shortage occupation list effective October 2026, with key sectors and fast-track permit benefits.

Belgium: Wallonia Updates Shortage Occupation List, Opening Fast-Track Work Permits for Non-EU Talent

Oct 24

Infographic showing Canada's Express Entry changes from November 3, 2026: high-wage job offer points, Canadian work experience bonus, and LMIA removal.

Infographic showing Canada's Express Entry changes from November 3, 2026: high-wage job offer points, Canadian work experience bonus, and LMIA removal.

Canada Overhauls Express Entry: High-Wage Points Restored and LMIA Requirement Scrapped from November 3

Oct 24

Infographic showing Australia's extension of condition 8503 "No Further Stay" to ETA and eVisitor visas by early 2027.

Infographic showing Australia's extension of condition 8503 "No Further Stay" to ETA and eVisitor visas by early 2027.

Australia Extends "No Further Stay" Condition to ETA and eVisitor, Limiting Onshore Visa Transition Options

Oct 24

Infographic showing H-2B processing times as of October 15, 2026: 10,474 final decisions, 143,888 certified positions, and PWD backlog figures.

Infographic showing H-2B processing times as of October 15, 2026: 10,474 final decisions, 143,888 certified positions, and PWD backlog figures.

H-2B Processing Times as of October 15, 2026: 10,474 Final Decisions, Prevailing Wage Backlog Persists

Oct 23

Infographic showing Finland's new work permit processing deadlines from 27 October 2026: two months standard, three months complex, and nine-month exploitation protection.

Infographic showing Finland's new work permit processing deadlines from 27 October 2026: two months standard, three months complex, and nine-month exploitation protection.

Finland Caps Work Permit Decisions at Three Months: New Aliens Act Rules Take Effect October 27

Oct 23

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