Norway Raises Salary Thresholds for Skilled Workers Effective September 2025
The Norwegian Immigration Directorate (UDI) has made significant adjustments to the normal salary requirements for residence permits for those with a university degree. To be
Read More »Finland Updates Work-Based Residence Permits with New Rules and Protections
Finland’s Parliament has passed amendments to the Aliens Act that concern residence permits issued for employed persons. The amendments, including an extended protected
Read More »China Expands 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit to Indonesian Nationals
Effective June 12, 2025, Indonesian nationals are eligible for China’s 240-hour visa-free transit policy. The policy now applies to 55 countries: Albania, Argentina,
Read More »New Zealand Launches Long-Term Parent Boost Visitor Visa
On June 8, 2025, the New Zealand government announced a new long-term visitor visa allowing parents to spend more time with their family in New Zealand. Applications open on
Read More »July 2025 Visa Bulletin Released
In the July 2025 Visa Bulletin, Final Action Dates for Worldwide (All Other) remain unchanged for EB-1, and EB-2 and advance for EB-3. Final Action Dates for China advance
Read More »Poland Eases EU Blue Card Access for IT Professionals Without Higher Education Qualifications
On June 6, 2025, the Minister of the Interior and Administration published an announcement, dated June 3, 2025, listing IT occupations in which it is now easier to obtain an
Read More »EIG Immigration Alert: President Trump Suspends Entry for Foreign Students Enrolling at Harvard University
On June 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation titled “Enhancing National Security by Addressing Risks at Harvard University,” ordering the
Read More »EU Commission’s Proposal for Extension of Temporary Protection for Ukrainians
On June 4, 2025, the European Commission proposed to prolong the temporary protection for people fleeing Russia’s aggression against Ukraine until March 4, 2027. This aims
Read More »Canada Proposes Citizenship by Descent Beyond First Generation
On June 5, 2025, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship introduced legislation that would extend citizenship by descent beyond the current
Read More »Japan to Lift Visa Requirement for Peruvian Nationals from July 2025
Effective July 1, 2025, Japan will lift the measures recommending obtaining a visa in advance for the Peruvian nationals in possession of valid Peruvian ordinary
Read More »Hong Kong Announces Arrangements for Admission of Professionals of Specified Skilled Trades
On May 30, 2025, the government announced the introduction of a new stream under the General Employment Policy (GEP) and the Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and
Read More »Indonesia Requires In-Person Application for Stay Permit Extension
Indonesia’s Immigration Department has announced that, effective May 29, 2025, foreign nationals applying for a stay permit extension are required to undergo biometric
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