South Africa Seeks Input on Employment Services Bill
On September 18, 2026, the Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour officially opened public comments about the Employment Services Amendment Bill [B 16–2026]. The
Read More »Qatar Revises Wage Protection Salary Deadlines
The Qatar Minister of Labor has published Decision No. 50 of 2026 in the Official Gazette on September 7, 2026. The Decision, which amends the Wage Protection System (WPS),
Read More »Panama Updates Qualified Investor Residence Program
The Ministry of Commerce and Industries (MICI) has announced that the government has approved modifications to the Qualified Investor permanent residence program. The
Read More »Luxembourg Requires D Visas for Residence Applicants
The Ministries of Home Affairs and Foreign Affairs have announced that, effective October 1, 2026, third-country nationals intending to acquire a residence permit in
Read More »Hong Kong Expands Facilitation Scheme for Invited Persons
The government has announced that, effective October 1, 2026, it will expand the Immigration Facilitation Scheme for Invited Persons by extending its coverage from the
Read More »Canada Clarifies LMIA Employer Eligibility Rules
On September 18, 2026, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the employer eligibility requirements for high-wage positions under the Temporary Foreign
Read More »Sweden Moves China Migration Operations to Beijing
The Swedish Migration Agency has announced that migration operations at the Consulate General in Shanghai will gradually move to the Embassy in Beijing. From October 1, 2026,
Read More »China Launches Nationwide Online Residence Registration
On September 21, 2026, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced the launch of a national online residence registration portal for foreign nationals staying
Read More »South Australia Extends DAMAs Through January 2027
South Australia’s two Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMAs) have been extended for a further four months until January 31, 2027, while negotiations conclude for a
Read More »Malaysia Immigration Counter Services Now Require Appointments
The Expats Service center of Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has issued a reminder that, effective September 21, 2026, all clients who wish to conduct any
Read More »Denmark Updates Income Statistics for October 2026 Applications
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) uses income statistics produced by the Confederation of Danish Employers (DA) when processing
Read More »DOS Expands Social Media Screening to TN, TD, and I Visa Applicants
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced an expansion of its visa screening and vetting procedures, extending mandatory social media review requirements to additional
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