Norway Raises Salary Thresholds for Skilled Workers Effective September 2025
The Norwegian Immigration Directorate (UDI) has made significant adjustments to the normal salary requirements for residence permits for those with a university degree. To be
Read More »Finland Updates Work-Based Residence Permits with New Rules and Protections
Finland’s Parliament has passed amendments to the Aliens Act that concern residence permits issued for employed persons. The amendments, including an extended protected
Read More »China Expands 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit to Indonesian Nationals
Effective June 12, 2025, Indonesian nationals are eligible for China’s 240-hour visa-free transit policy. The policy now applies to 55 countries: Albania, Argentina,
Read More »Canada Extends Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot for Skilled Refugees Through 2025
On June 12, 2025, the Government of Canada is extending the federal stream of the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP), through December 31, 2025. This extension supports
Read More »South Australia Opens Nominations for National Innovation Visa
The South Australian authorities have announced that nominations are open for the new National Innovation Visa (NIV), which replaces the shuttered Global Talent visa. The
Read More »New Zealand Launches Long-Term Parent Boost Visitor Visa
On June 8, 2025, the New Zealand government announced a new long-term visitor visa allowing parents to spend more time with their family in New Zealand. Applications open on
Read More »July 2025 Visa Bulletin Released
In the July 2025 Visa Bulletin, Final Action Dates for Worldwide (All Other) remain unchanged for EB-1, and EB-2 and advance for EB-3. Final Action Dates for China advance
Read More »Poland Eases EU Blue Card Access for IT Professionals Without Higher Education Qualifications
On June 6, 2025, the Minister of the Interior and Administration published an announcement, dated June 3, 2025, listing IT occupations in which it is now easier to obtain an
Read More »Thailand Updates BOI Work Permit Rules for Foreign Workers
On June 5, 2025, the Board of Investment (BOI) published Notification No. Por. 8/2568, which contains updated guidelines for BOI-promoted companies obtaining work permits for
Read More »Canada Updates Field of Study Requirements for Post-Graduation Work Permits
On June 25, 2025, as part of ongoing reforms to Canada’s International Student Program, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated the list of eligible
Read More »EIG Immigration Alert: President Trump Suspends Entry for Foreign Students Enrolling at Harvard University
On June 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation titled “Enhancing National Security by Addressing Risks at Harvard University,” ordering the
Read More »EU Commission’s Proposal for Extension of Temporary Protection for Ukrainians
On June 4, 2025, the European Commission proposed to prolong the temporary protection for people fleeing Russia’s aggression against Ukraine until March 4, 2027. This aims
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