June 22, 2026
New Zealand Confirms Skilled Migrant and Work to Residence Visa Changes
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced final details on changes to the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) ahead of these changes taking effect on August 24, 2026. In
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Iceland Transfers Work Permit Processing to Immigration Directorate
On June 18, 2026, the Icelandic Parliament (Alþingi) passed amendments to the Foreign Nationals Act and the Act on the Employment Rights of Foreign Nationals, transferring
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France Raises Minimum Wage and Immigration Salary Thresholds
The French minimum wage (SMIC) increased by 2.41% on June 1, 2026, as announced earlier by the Ministry of Labor and Solidarity. On that date, the hourly minimum wage
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DHS Proposes Significant Increases to Naturalization Fees
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a proposed rule (RIN 1615-AD08) that would substantially increase the cost of applying for U.S. citizenship and related
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