New Zealand Introduces Short Term Graduate Work Visa and Expands Post‑Study Work Eligibility
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced a new Short Term Graduate Work Visa and an extension of Post Study Work Visa eligibility to Graduate Diplomas at NZQCF level 7.
Read More »Canada Expands Low-Wage TFW Program Access for Rural Employers Through 2027
On March 13, 2026, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) announced targeted, time-limited measures to help rural employers address workforce challenges. At the
Read More »Canada Introduces New Work Permit Option to Support Quebec Skilled Workers in 2026
On March 13, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a new temporary measure to help the government of Quebec retain skilled workers. Eligible
Read More »Malaysia Announces Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2026 Operating Hours for ESD and MDEC
Malaysia’s Expatriate Services Division (ESD/MYXpats Centre) and the MDEC Expats Service Centre have issued official notices on operating hours, cut‑off dates, and
Read More »Malaysia Removes “Existing Investor” Category from Investor Pass Program in 2026
The Expatriate Services Division (ESD) of the Immigration Department has announced that, effective March 13, 2026, the “Existing Investor” category under the
Read More »Cyprus Releases Updated Migration Application Forms Effective April 2, 2026
On March 11, 2026, the Migration Department of Cyprus announced that all application forms have been revised and updated and that, effective April 2, 2026, only the latest
Read More »USCIS Issues Updates on TPS Terminations and EAD Validity for Burma, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Syria
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published new updates on its Form I‑9 Central website regarding the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
Read More »Australia Updates Training Visa (Subclass 407) Requirements Effective March 2026
The Department of Home Affairs has announced an update to the requirements for the Training (subclass 407) visa application to ensure the program supports genuine skills
Read More »DOS Finalizes New Passport and Identity Requirements for Diversity Visa Program
The US Department of State (DOS) has issued a final rule amending the regulations governing the Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) Program, introducing new documentation and
Read More »UK Announces Major Immigration Rule Changes Effective March 2026
On March 5, 2026, the Home Office published a wide-ranging statement of changes to the Immigration Rules (HC1691). An explanatory memorandum accompanied the statement of
Read More »Canada Extends Temporary Special Measures for Iranian Nationals to 2027
In response to instability in Iran, Canada introduced special measures in February 2023 to offer temporary support to eligible Iranians already in the country. As the
Read More »New Zealand to Implement Further Skilled Migrant Category Changes in August 2026
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced further details of changes to the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) ahead of these changes taking effect from late August 2026.
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