Israel Automatically Extends Foreign Nationals’ Visas until September 30, 2025
On June 17, 2025, the Population and Immigration Authority announced that visas held by foreign nationals staying legally in Israel, which were valid on June 12, 2025, have
Read More »Denmark Updates Online Application Platform for Work Permits
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) has noted that AR3, AR7 and FT1/2 applications will be moved to the new online platform by June 27,
Read More »Malaysia Introduces No Refund Policy for MDEC Processing Fees Effective June 2025
Effective June 16, 2025, all processing fees charged by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) are non-refundable. Employers are advised to review all details and
Read More »Finland Implements New Family Reunification Permit Rules Effective June 16, 2025
Amendments to the provisions of the Aliens Act on residence permits issued on the basis of family reunification took effect on June 16, 2025. These changes concern the
Read More »Taiwan Extends Visa-Free Entry for Brunei, Philippines and Thailand Until July 31, 2026
The Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced an extension of the trial visa-free program for nationals of New Southbound Policy partner countries Brunei,
Read More »New Zealand Trials Visa-Free Entry for Chinese Visitors from Australia Starting November 2025
On June 15, 2025, the New Zealand government announced changes to visa settings and processes for Chinese visitors. Most Chinese visitors receive a five-year multiple entry
Read More »France Updates Talent Permit Rules and Immigration Quotas for 2026-2028
On June 13, 2025, the French government published Decree No. 2025-539, which consolidates and clarifies the new rules for ‘talent’ residence permits introduced over the
Read More »UK Updates Global Talent Visa Endorsement Process with Tech Nation from August 4, 2025
The Home Office has completed an open procurement process and awarded Tech Nation the contract as the endorsing body for the digital technology pathway of the Global Talent
Read More »New Zealand Adds 10 Trades to Green List Work to Residence Pathway Starting August 2025
The government has announced that ten trades occupations will be added to the Work to Residence pathway on the Green List of in-demand occupations in August 2025. Eligible
Read More »USCIS Updates Disability Exception Policy for Naturalization Effective June 13, 2025
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing policy guidance to enhance the integrity of the review process for Form N-648, Medical Certification for
Read More »USCIS Issues New Guidance on Disclosure of Derogatory Information Effective June 12, 2025
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual on how it discloses derogatory information upon which an adverse
Read More »Philippines Updates Alien Employment Permit Rules
On June 9, 2025, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) issued Department Order No. 248-A of 2025, Supplemental Guidelines clarifying and amending provisions of DOLE
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