New Zealand Introduces New Short-Term Graduate Work Visa and Updates Post-Study Work Rules
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced plans to launch a new visa, as well as changes to the Post Study Work Visa. The changes include a new Short-term Graduate Work
Read More »Netherlands Residence Permit Rule Changes Take Effect Under Revised Single Permit Directive
The Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) has confirmed that the revised version of European Directive 2011/98/EU (2024/1233) entered into force on May 22, 2026.
Read More »Ireland Expands Employment Permit Eligibility in Construction, Healthcare, and Transport
On May 28, 2026, the Department of Tourism, Enterprise and Employment announced a series of updates to Ireland’s employment permits system to address ongoing skills and
Read More »Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program Regulatory Changes Take Effect in 2026
On May 30, 2026, previously announced changes to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) via amendments to Ontario Regulation 421/17 took effect. The amendments allow
Read More »Vietnam Requires New Health Declaration for Entry and Exit From July 2026
The government has announced that, effective July 1, 2026, all inbound and outbound travelers are subject to presenting a health declaration. Travelers must complete the
Read More »Ireland Launches Temporary Protection Transition Scheme for Ukrainian Nationals
The government has announced that it is preparing a new Temporary Protection Transition Scheme for Ukrainian nationals with temporary protection, based on Stamp 4 permission.
Read More »Finland Proposes Startup Entrepreneur Residence Permit Changes
The government has announced that its proposed changes to the residence permit process for startup entrepreneurs have been sent out for comments. The proposed changes now in
Read More »Alberta AAIP Adds Worker Expression of Interest Edit Function in 2026
The Alberta government has announced that candidates for the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program can now update their Worker Expressions of Interest (WEOI). WEOIs are valid
Read More »Canada Suspends Entry for Residents of Ebola-Affected Countries in 2026
In response to the Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and the increasing risks in Uganda and South Sudan, the government of Canada has
Read More »DHS Automatically Extends Temporary Protected Status for Lebanon Through November 2026
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a six‑month automatic extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Lebanon, extending protections from May 28,
Read More »Malaysia Delays Succession Plan Requirement to 2027
The Expatriate Services Division (ESD) of the Immigration Department of Malaysia has announced that it will delay the implementation of the upcoming new succession plan
Read More »Sweden Publishes Exempt Occupations for New Salary Rule
From June 1, 2026, new rules for work permits will apply in Sweden. One of the changes is a new salary requirement stipulating that, in order to obtain a work permit, the
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