Malaysia Releases Updated Expatriate Employment Salary Policy and FAQ Effective 1 June 2026
Malaysia’s Expatriate Services Division (ESD), in coordination with multiple Malaysian government agencies, has issued an updated Revised Expatriate Salary Policy and
Read More »Georgia to Increase Real Estate Investment Threshold for Residence Permits Effective March 1, 2026
Georgia has announced that it will raise the minimum real estate investment required to qualify for a temporary residence permit from USD 100,000 to USD 150,000, effective
Read More »Kuwait Announces New Freelance Residency Permit Allowing Foreign Workers to Work Independently
Kuwait has confirmed plans to introduce a new freelance residency permit, marking a significant shift in the country’s long‑standing sponsor‑based (kafala) system. The
Read More »Denmark Requires Replacement of Certain Residence Cards by August 2026
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) has issued a notice stating that certain third-country nationals may need to replace their residence
Read More »Dubai Launches Unified Health Screening Service for Residency Visas
Dubai has introduced a single‑visit, digital health screening pathway that merges residency medical fitness checks with occupational health assessments for residency visa
Read More »Denmark Launches Online Visa Invitation System for Affiliated Companies
Companies in Denmark that are affiliated with a company abroad where the visa applicant is employed can now submit an online invitation for a business visa application. The
Read More »Quebec Releases 2026 Simplified LMIA Occupation List: Reduced to 60 Roles
The Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration has published an updated list of occupations that are eligible for simplified Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
Read More »DOS Issues “Preventing Public Benefits Reliance” Notice
The US Department of State (DOS) has issued a notice reminding visa applicants and nonimmigrant visa holders of long-standing public charge provisions under US immigration
Read More »Australia Announces Indexed Increases to Salary Thresholds for Subclass 482 and 186 Visas Effective July 2026
The Australian Government has confirmed the annual indexation of the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) and the Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) for
Read More »DOS Limits Services at the US Embassy in Lebanon
The US Department of State has directed the departure of non‑emergency US government personnel and the family members of government employees from Beirut as of February 23
Read More »UK Enforces Mandatory Electronic Travel Authorisation for Visitors Starting February 2026
Effective February 25, 2026, it is mandatory for visitors to the UK to have obtained digital permission to travel. This means that airlines will prevent passengers from
Read More »New Zealand Updates Employment Conditions for Open Work Visa Holders Effective April 2026
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that, on April 20, 2026, it will introduce changes to employment conditions for people with open work visas. These changes are
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