Sri Lanka Makes ETA Mandatory Before Arrival Starting October 15, 2025
Beginning October 15, 2025, as confirmed by several Sri Lankan embassies, including those in France, Indonesia, and Türkiye, all foreign travelers must obtain an Electronic
Read More »DOL Issues Interim Final Rule Revising AEWR Methodology for H-2A Workers
On October 2, 2025, the US Department of Labor (DOL) has issued an interim final rule (IFR) revising the methodology used to determine the Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs)
Read More »China Launches New Online Visa Application System for US Applicants
The Chinese Embassy in the United States has officially launched a new online visa application system (COVA) as of September 30, 2025, streamlining the process for travelers
Read More »Italy and Japan Finalize Working Holiday Visa Agreement for Young Travelers
Italy has officially ratified its Working Holiday Visa agreement with Japan, following the publication of Law No. 136 in the Official Gazette on September 27, 2025. This law
Read More »Singapore Revises PR Re-Entry Permit Rules Effective December 1
The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that, from December 1, 2025, the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) will implement changes to the Permanent Resident
Read More »DV-2026 Program Update: Entry Corrections for Cuba and Great Britain Entrants
The US Department of State (DOS) has issued an update regarding the 2026 Diversity Visa (DV) Program, identifying entry selection errors affecting a small number of
Read More »Australia’s Victoria State Opens 2025–26 Skilled Migration Program
The government of Victoria has announced that its skilled migration program for 2025-26 is now open. Program allocation The Australian Government’s Department of Home
Read More »Czechia Tightens Foreign Worker Notification Rules Under Employment Act
The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs has announced that, effective October 1, 2025, an amendment to the Employment Act brings changes to the reporting of employment for
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