Canada Grants FIFA Workers Work Permit Exemption for 2026 Events
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) has announced a temporary public policy exempting foreign national FIFA workers from work permit requirements during the 2026
Read More »DHS Proposes Public Charge Rule Reinstatement
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to rescind the 2022 public charge regulations and restore a broader
Read More »Trump Administration Introduces ‘FIFA Pass’ for Expedited US Visa Appointments Ahead of World Cup
As reported by various news outlets, the Trump administration has announced a new initiative designed to streamline visa processing for international travelers attending the
Read More »OINP Suspends Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream and Returns Pending Applications
On November 14, 2025, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has announced the suspension of its Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream and will return all outstanding and
Read More »Malaysia Implements Mandatory Pass Shortening and Exit Clearance for Expatriates
Effective November 18, 2025, the Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM), under the directive of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA), has introduced stricter compliance
Read More »Federal Court Strikes Down EB-5 Fee Hikes, Reinstates Lower Filing Fees
On November 12, 2025, in a significant win for EB-5 stakeholders, a federal court has ruled that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and US Citizenship and Immigration
Read More »December 2025 Visa Bulletin Released
In the December 2025 Visa Bulletin, Final Action Dates for Worldwide (All Other) remain unchanged for EB-1; while EB-2 and EB-3 advance. Final Action Dates for China and
Read More »UK to Replace Visa Stickers with eVisas by 2026: What You Need to Know
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) has provided updates about the move to a digital immigration system, replacing physical documents with digital records of identity and
Read More »Canada Updates Immigration Medical Exam List for Temporary Residents
The list of countries and territories where an immigration medical exam (IME) is required was updated on November 3, 2025. An IME is now needed if you have lived in or
Read More »Austria Introduces Residence Permit for Cross-Border Workers (Dec 2025)
On October 24, 2025, the Austrian parliament approved amendments to the Settlement and Residence Act (NAG) and the Foreign Employment Act (AuslBG) which create a new
Read More »UK Raises Fees for Expedited Sponsorship Applications
The UK government postponed the increase in certain sponsorship application fees until November 11, 2025. The previously-announced implementation date was October 21, 2025.
Read More »New Zealand Opens Seasonal Work Visas in December
On December 8, 2025, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will open applications for two new seasonal visa options under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) framework: the
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