Malaysia Requires EPF Contributions for Foreign Workers from October 2025
Beginning October 1, 2025, Malaysia’s Employees Provident Fund (EPF) will require all employers to register and contribute on behalf of non-Malaysian citizen employees
Read More »UK Announces Major Immigration Reforms and Skilled Worker Visa Changes
On July 1, 2025, the Home Office published a 138-page statement of changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 997). An explanatory memorandum accompanied the statement of changes,
Read More »Slovakia Introduces Quotas and New Rules for Business Residence Permits
Effective July 1, 2025, amendments have been made to Act No. 404/2011 on the Residence of Foreigners. The changes largely affect the residence permit for business purposes.
Read More »Norway Revises Language and Social Studies Requirements for PR
From September 1, 2025, some applicants may be exempt from the requirement to complete courses in Norwegian and social studies to qualify for a permanent residence permit.
Read More »New Zealand Updates Parent Resident Visa Category for 2025-2026
From July 1, 2025, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is making minor updates to the Parent Resident Visa category. The Parent Resident Visa allows New Zealand citizens and
Read More »Denmark Updates Positive Lists for Skilled and Highly Educated Workers
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) has updated the Positive Lists for people with a higher education and for skilled work. The new lists
Read More »Denmark Launches New Study Residence Scheme for Working Professionals
On May 27, 2025, the Danish Parliament adopted rules on a new study residence scheme that allows foreign nationals to obtain a residence permit to complete a master’s
Read More »Federal Judge Blocks Early Termination of Haiti TPS Designation
On July 1, 2025, a New York federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals ahead of schedule,
Read More »Malaysia Enhances Xpats Gateway for Employment Pass Applications Starting July 1, 2025
From July 1, 2025, Malaysia’s Xpats Gateway has been upgraded into a fully integrated, end-to-end platform for managing expatriate hiring. This enhancement streamlines the
Read More »USCIS Q2 2025 Data & Form I-129 Update
On June 30, 2025, USCIS released data reports for Fiscal Year 2025, Quarter 2 (Q2), covering the period from January to March 2025. According to the data, USCIS completed 18%
Read More »South Australia Extends DAMA Program and Updates PR Pathways
South Australia’s two Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMAs) have been extended until June 30, 2026. The current DAMA occupations are retained and can be accessed on
Read More »Denmark to Ease Work Permit Rules for Non-EU Nationals from 16 Countries
On June 30, 2025, the Danish government launched immigration reform proposal aimed at expanding access to work permits for nationals of 16 non-EU countries. The initiative
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