DOS Limits Services at US Embassy Jerusalem and Tel Aviv Branch Office
The US Department of State has authorized the departure of non‑emergency US government personnel and their family members from Israel as of February 27. While staffing has
Read More »DHS Confirms Review of OPT and STEM OPT
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has confirmed in an internal letter dated January 9, 2026 that it is re‑evaluating the scope and duration of Optional Practical
Read More »Hong Kong Eases Eligibility and Streamlines Enrollment for e‑Channel Clearance for Frequent Visitors
The Hong Kong Immigration Department (ImmD) has announced updates to the e‑Channel self‑service immigration clearance program aimed at improving efficiency and enhancing
Read More »France Announces Significant Immigration Fee Increases Effective May 1, 2026
France will introduce substantial fee increases across several immigration categories beginning May 1, 2026, marking one of the most notable pricing changes in recent years.
Read More »Japan to Enforce New “5‑Year Visa” Requirement for Permanent Residency Beginning April 1, 2027
Japan’s Immigration Services Agency (ISA) has updated its guidelines for Permanent Residence (PR) eligibility, introducing a stricter interpretation of the required period
Read More »South Africa Opens MEETS Visa Scheme for International Events
On February 25, 2026, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) published a notice in the official government gazette, inviting expressions of interest for accreditation to the
Read More »Malaysia Releases Updated Expatriate Employment Salary Policy and FAQ Effective 1 June 2026
Malaysia’s Expatriate Services Division (ESD), in coordination with multiple Malaysian government agencies, has issued an updated Revised Expatriate Salary Policy and
Read More »Georgia to Increase Real Estate Investment Threshold for Residence Permits Effective March 1, 2026
Georgia has announced that it will raise the minimum real estate investment required to qualify for a temporary residence permit from USD 100,000 to USD 150,000, effective
Read More »Kuwait Announces New Freelance Residency Permit Allowing Foreign Workers to Work Independently
Kuwait has confirmed plans to introduce a new freelance residency permit, marking a significant shift in the country’s long‑standing sponsor‑based (kafala) system. The
Read More »Denmark Requires Replacement of Certain Residence Cards by August 2026
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) has issued a notice stating that certain third-country nationals may need to replace their residence
Read More »Dubai Launches Unified Health Screening Service for Residency Visas
Dubai has introduced a single‑visit, digital health screening pathway that merges residency medical fitness checks with occupational health assessments for residency visa
Read More »Denmark Launches Online Visa Invitation System for Affiliated Companies
Companies in Denmark that are affiliated with a company abroad where the visa applicant is employed can now submit an online invitation for a business visa application. The
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