UK Government Issues Immigration White Paper
The UK government released a new immigration White Paper announcement on May 12, 2025. The White Paper sets forth several significant changes to the UK immigration system. At
Read More »Travel Restrictions in India
As a precautionary measure following recent border developments in India, several commercial airline operators have limited their services in the country. Air India has
Read More »Canada Simplifies Process for Certain IEC Participants
On May 6, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published details of a new procedure whereby eligible International Experience Canada (IEC) participants
Read More »Germany to Implement Stricter Border Controls
From May 6, 2025, the government of Germany will enforce stricter border controls and limit asylum applications. The government contends that asylum seeks should first apply
Read More »Saudization to be Extended to Further Professions
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD), will increase Saudization rates within the private sector in healthcare and tourism roles.
Read More »Philippines Announces Digital Nomad Visa
The Philippines will introduce a program for digital nomads or foreign nationals seeking to temporarily reside and work remotely in the Philippines through Executive Order
Read More »New Zealand Pacific Access Category and Samoan Quota Draw Forthcoming
The ballots for the Pacific Access Category (PAC) and Samoan Quota (SQ) to select who will be invited to apply for residence in New Zealand will be drawn on May 21, 2025, and
Read More »Malaysia Extends Visa-Exemption for China and India
The Immigration Department of Malaysia has announced that it has extended its visa exemption policy for citizens of China and India until December 31, 2026. In December 2023,
Read More »Certain Hong Kong Identity Cards to be Invalidated
All old forms of Hong Kong’s smart identity cards bearing a year of birth in or after 1970 will become invalid on May 12, 2025. Old ID cards bearing a year of birth in
Read More »Georgia Amends Rules for Visa-Free Entry for Certain Nationalities
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia has published a statement clarifying the amendments adopted on April 17, 2025, to the existing Resolution which allows nationals
Read More »Finland to Open New Consulate General
On April 25, 2025, the President of Finland approved an amendment to the Decree of the President of the Republic on the Locations of Finland’s Diplomatic Missions. The
Read More »Poland’s New Rules on Admissibility to Enter into Force on June 1, 2025
The first part of Poland’s immigration reform is to be completed and enter into force on June 1, 2025. The new rules present certain changes which will affect employers
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