Hong Kong Launches Go Hong Kong App for e-Channel Enrollment
On September 16, 2026, the Immigration Department (ImmD) announced the launch of the “Go Hong Kong” mobile application, enabling eligible frequent visitors to
Read More »Bahrain Requires Health Insurance for Dependents’ Residence Permits
Effective immediately, the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) of Bahrain has introduced a new requirement for first-time residence permit applications for the spouses
Read More »New Zealand Updates Active Investor Plus Visa Fund Requirements
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that changes to managed funds and direct investment offerings under the Active Investor Plus (AIP) Visa will come into effect on
Read More »Denmark Assigns New Authority for Education Program Assessments
From September 15, 2026, the unit that serves as the secretariat to the Danish Accreditation Council will take over from the Danish Evaluation Institute (EVA) the task of
Read More »Denmark Launches Digital MF4 Application for Accompanying Family
On September 14, 2026, the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) launched a digital version of application form MF4. This can be used to apply
Read More »New Zealand Expands Post-Study Work Visa Eligibility
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced the extension of Post-Study Work Visa eligibility. From Monday, November 16, 2026, eligibility for a Post-Study Work Visa will be
Read More »New Zealand Launches Short-Term Graduate Work Visa
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced the introduction of a new Short-Term Graduate Work Visa. Eligible international graduates who have completed study or are
Read More »Finland Proposes Student Family Reunification Waiting Period
On September 10, 2026, the government submitted to parliament a proposal to introduce a one-year waiting period for family reunification of students, clarify the amount of
Read More »CDC Extends Ebola-Related Travel Restrictions Through October 11, 2026
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a new order extending existing Ebola-related travel restrictions for an additional 30 days. The new order took
Read More »UK Gains Full CPTPP Access With Expanded Business Mobility
On September 1, 2026, the United Kingdom’s membership in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) took effect. Canada was the final
Read More »Denmark Extends Biometric Appointment Deadline for Applicants
There is currently increased demand for appointments to have biometric features recorded (fingerprints and facial photo). Therefore, SIRI has temporarily extended the
Read More »USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for First Half of Fiscal Year 2027
USCIS has announced that it has received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated H-2B cap for the first half of Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. According to the agency,
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