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
Read More »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
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