Cyprus Moves Residence Permit Renewals Fully Online
On October 14, 2026, the Migration Department of the Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection announced that, from January 1, 2027, applications for the
Read More »Australia Announces New Application Fees for Victoria Skilled Nominated Visa
The state government of Victoria has announced that, for the 2026–27 program, service fees will apply to the submission of Registrations of Interest and visa nomination
Read More »DHS Finalizes End of Automatic EAD Extensions for Renewal Applicants
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finalized a rule eliminating automatic extensions of employment authorization for many individuals who file timely
Read More »DHS Shortens Response Period for Refugees Facing Status Termination
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued an interim final rule that significantly changes the process for terminating refugee status. Under the new rule,
Read More »DHS Proposes Ending Deference for Prior USCIS Approvals in Nonimmigrant Worker Extension Cases
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a rule that would eliminate a longstanding U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) practice of giving
Read More »DHS Finalizes Streamlined Immigration Civil Penalty Procedures
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have finalized a rule dramatically expanding and streamlining the government’s ability to
Read More »Tanzania Extends Mandatory Travel Insurance to Mainland
The Ministry of Finance has announced that, effective October 1, 2026, foreign nationals entering mainland Tanzania must obtain travel insurance from the National Insurance
Read More »South Africa Waives 60-Day Visa Application Deadline
On October 2, 2026, the Minister of Home Affairs issued a blanket waiver of regulations 9(8)(c) and 9(5)(a) of the immigration regulations which require that applications for
Read More »Montenegro Aligns Visa Policy With the European Union
On July 23, 2026, the Government of Montenegro adopted the Decree Amending the Decree on the Visa Regime, aligning its visa rules with those of the European Union. Effective
Read More »USCIS Opens New Asylum Office in Charlotte, North Carolina
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the opening of a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina, expanding its asylum operations and providing
Read More »Malaysia Budget 2027 Expands Work Rights for Expat Spouses
Malaysia has announced several significant immigration and investment measures as part of Budget 2027, aimed at strengthening the country’s position as a destination
Read More »Ontario Updates OWP Stream Earnings History Points
On October 5, 2026, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) updated the Canadian work experience: earnings history scoring factor under the Ontario Workforce Priority
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