UK Opens First 2026 Youth Mobility Scheme Ballot for Hong Kong and Taiwan
On January 16, 2026, the government announced that the first ballot for the 2026 Youth Mobility Scheme will open from 12:01am on February 10, 2026 and close at 12:01am on
Read More »Taiwan Introduces New Work, Residence, and Digital Nomad Rules for Foreign Professionals
The National Development Council has noted that the amended Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals took effect on January 1, 2026. Easier pathways
Read More »Switzerland Lifts Quotas for Croatian Workers After Thresholds Not Reached
Croatian nationals coming to work in Switzerland will no longer be subject to quotas. At its meeting on January 14, 2026, the Federal Council was informed that the number of
Read More »New Zealand Confirms 2026 Opening Dates for Working Holiday Visas
The 2026 opening dates for capped Working Holiday Schemes (WHS) have now been confirmed. The table here outlines the date each scheme will open, as well as how many places
Read More »Canada Resumes Low-Wage LMIA Processing in Eight Regions
Effective January 9, 2026 the federal government has resumed the processing of Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) in the Low-Wage stream in eight census metropolitan
Read More »Canada Extends Temporary Status Options for Ukrainian Family Reunification Applicants
In October 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) launched a family reunification pathway to permanent residence for Ukrainian nationals with family
Read More »Argentina Accepts US Green Cards for Visa-Free Tourist and Business Entry
The Ministry of National Security has announced that the immigration authority will accept permanent residence permits (“Green Cards”) issued by the United States
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