CBP Proposes New Advance Traveler Information Requirements for International Rail Travel
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a proposed rule that would require rail carriers to submit advance traveler information for passengers and crew
Read More »BNZ Joins New Zealand’s Funds Transfer Scheme
Eligible international students studying at a New Zealand university or polytechnic can now choose Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) as a provider under Immigration New Zealand’s
Read More »DHS Proposes $70,000 OPT Fee and $30,000 STEM OPT Fee for International Students
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has published a proposed rule that would fundamentally reshape the Optional
Read More »New Zealand Starts Hybrid Parent Visa EOI Selection
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that, effective October 5, 2026, all valid Parent Resident Visa expressions of interest (EOIs) have moved into a single pool under
Read More »Taiwan Updates Polio Vaccine Rule for Visa Applicants
On October 2, 2026, the Bureau of Consular Affairs announced that, in accordance with World Health Organization recommendations, applicants for Taiwan (ROC) visas must
Read More »Sweden Tightens Family Immigration Rules
The Swedish Migration Agency has announced that new rules on immigration due to family ties have been adopted by the Swedish Parliament and came into force on October 1,
Read More »Lithuania Changes D Visa and Residence Permit Filing
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that, effective November 1, 2026, nationals and permanent residents of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan intending to
Read More »Iceland Proposes Stricter Residence Permit Rules
The Ministry of Justice has announced publication of a bill on the government’s consultation portal to amend the law on residence permits for foreigners. The
Read More »Denmark Updates Positive List for Higher Education Jobs
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) has published an updated version of the Positive List for People with a Higher Education, effective
Read More »Ireland Opens Temporary Protection Transition Scheme
Immigration Service Delivery has announced that applications for the Temporary Protection Transition Scheme (TPTS) are open from September 30, 2026, for eligible
Read More »Denmark Tightens Rules for Third-Country Students
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) has announced that new rules took effect on October 1, 2026, for certain third-country students in
Read More »Bahrain Allows Temporary Worker Assignments Across Employers
The Labour Market Regulatory Authority has announced the publication of Decision No. 2 of 2026, allowing an employer to employ a foreign worker in another establishment they
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