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
Read More »Canada Proposes Citizenship by Descent Beyond First Generation
On June 5, 2025, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship introduced legislation that would extend citizenship by descent beyond the current
Read More »Japan to Lift Visa Requirement for Peruvian Nationals from July 2025
Effective July 1, 2025, Japan will lift the measures recommending obtaining a visa in advance for the Peruvian nationals in possession of valid Peruvian ordinary
Read More »Hong Kong Announces Arrangements for Admission of Professionals of Specified Skilled Trades
On May 30, 2025, the government announced the introduction of a new stream under the General Employment Policy (GEP) and the Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and
Read More »Indonesia Requires In-Person Application for Stay Permit Extension
Indonesia’s Immigration Department has announced that, effective May 29, 2025, foreign nationals applying for a stay permit extension are required to undergo biometric
Read More »Argentina Tightens Immigration Rules with New Entry and Citizenship Requirements
On May 29, 2025, the Argentinian government published Decree no. 366/2025, which introduces amendments to Immigration Law no. 25,871, tightening entry restrictions and
Read More »China’s Visa Exemption Policy Expanded to Four Gulf Countries
Following a recent visa free policy for five South American countries, on May 28, 2025, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced the inclusion of Bahrain, Kuwait,
Read More »Poland Implements Major Migration Law Changes
On June 1, 2025, several acts amending migration law entered into force partially or fully. The Act of April 24, 2025 amending the Act on Foreigners and certain other acts,
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