Canada Clarifies LMIA-Exempt Work Permit Rules Under Reciprocal Employment Program (C20)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated and consolidated guidance for employers and foreign nationals seeking work permits under the Reciprocal
Read More »Japan Proposes Stricter Permanent Residency Requirements
Japan’s Immigration Services Agency has released draft guidelines that would significantly tighten the requirements for obtaining permanent resident status, introducing
Read More »Australia Prioritizes Onshore Skilled Visa Applicants Under New Processing Directions
The Australian Government has introduced three new Ministerial Directions that took effect on July 25, 2026, reshaping visa processing priorities across key migration
Read More »New Zealand Announces Major Reforms to the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Scheme
The New Zealand Government has announced a comprehensive package of reforms to the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme, following a review of how the program operates.
Read More »DOS Proposes Expanded Authority to Terminate J-1 Exchange Visitor Programs for Misrepresentation and Visa Revocations
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has proposed significant changes to the Exchange Visitor Program (EVP) that would expand the circumstances under which J-1 exchange
Read More »South Africa Proposes New ETA Processing Fees and Expanded Digital Visa Framework
South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has published draft amendments to the country’s immigration fee regulations that would introduce a new fee
Read More »USCIS Issues Additional TPS Employment Authorization Update for Burma
On July 27, 2026, USCIS has issued another round of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) employment authorization guidance, this time for beneficiaries from Burma (Myanmar),
Read More »DHS Allows Certain Asylum Cases to Be Referred Without Interview
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued an interim final rule that would significantly change the affirmative asylum process by allowing U.S. Citizenship and
Read More »China Plans Further Visa-Free Travel Expansion and Digital Immigration Services Reforms
China has announced plans to further refine its visa-free entry policies and modernize immigration services as part of a broader effort to support international travel,
Read More »USCIS Updates TPS Employment Authorization Guidance for Somalia and Syria
USCIS has issued revised guidance for beneficiaries of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from Somalia and Syria, updating employment authorization instructions for employers
Read More »UK Migration Advisory Committee Recommends Major Changes to the Temporary Shortage List
The UK’s Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has completed the second and final stage of its review of the Temporary Shortage List (TSL), recommending a significantly
Read More »First Circuit Refuses to Reinstate $100,000 H-1B Fee While Appeal Proceeds
On July 24, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit denied the government’s motion to stay a June ruling issued by the U.S. District Court for the
Read More »