Czechia Tightens Foreign Worker Notification Rules Under Employment Act
The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs has announced that, effective October 1, 2025, an amendment to the Employment Act brings changes to the reporting of employment for
Read More »Portugal Issues New Guidelines for Residence Permit Renewals
The Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) has announced that holders of residence permits that expired between February 22, 2020 and June 30, 2025 who have not
Read More »Hong Kong to Invalidate Old Smart ID Cards by October 12, 2025
The Immigration Department (ImmD) has announced that all old forms of smart identity cards bearing a year of birth up to and including 1969 will become invalid on October 12,
Read More »Denmark Updates Positive List for Skilled Workers with Higher Education
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) has updated the Positive List for People with a Higher Education. The update has been implemented based
Read More »Australia Expands Immi App Access to 10 More Countries for Faster Visa Processing
From September 30, 2025, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) expanded the use of the Australian Immi App to ten more countries. This will allow thousands of applicants who
Read More »DV-2025 Program Concludes: Visa Eligibility Period Ends
The US Department of State (DoS) has confirmed the conclusion of the 2025 Diversity Visa (DV) Program, which officially ended on September 30, 2025, marking the close of the
Read More »DHS Streamlines H-2A Petition Process for Agricultural Employers
Effective October 2, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) implements a final rule to streamline the H-2A petition process for US agricultural employers. The rule
Read More »Canada Introduces AI-Powered Border Screening at Select Land Crossings
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) screening system at six undisclosed land ports of entry. Known as the Travel
Read More »Japan Releases Guidelines for Permanent Residency Visa Revocation Under Revised Immigration Law
On September 29, 2025, Japan’s Immigration Services Agency has issued new guidelines detailing how it will enforce a revised immigration law provision that allows for the
Read More »India Launches Digital e-Arrival Card for Foreign Travelers Starting October 1
In a major step toward modernizing its border control systems, India will replace its paper-based disembarkation form with a fully digital e-Arrival Card, effective October
Read More »UAE Launches Four New Visit Visa Categories to Boost AI, Entertainment, Events, and Cruise Tourism
On September 29, 2025, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced four new specialized visit visa categories aimed at attracting global talent in artificial intelligence,
Read More »Ireland Urges Early IRP Renewal Applications Ahead of Christmas Travel
The Immigration Services Registration Office in Burgh Quay, Dublin is currently experiencing a high volume of renewal applications, resulting in extended processing times for
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