Saudi Arabia Raises Engineering Saudization Rate to 30%
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD), in cooperation with the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, has announced the implementation of a decision
Read More »Saudi Arabia Extends Work Permit Correction Deadline
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) has announced the extension of the grace period granted to foreign workers whose work permits expired more than
Read More »New Zealand Requires Police Certificates Upfront
Effective immediately, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) requires police certificates to be provided upfront for student and other temporary visa applications. If applicants do
Read More »Australia Skilled Visa Income Thresholds Rise July 2026
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has confirmed that, from July 1, 2026, skilled visa income thresholds have increased by 3.8%. This is in line with changes to the
Read More »UAE Expands Visa-on-Arrival Access for Six Nationalities
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced that, effective June 25, 2026, it has expanded its visa-on-arrival program to include certain
Read More »New Zealand Clarifies In-Person OET Test Rules
From midnight on July 12, 2026, NZST, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will only accept in-person tests for applications where the Occupational English Test (OET) is used as the
Read More »Iceland Student Permit Holders No Longer Need Work Permits
The Directorate of Immigration has announced that, following recently adopted amendments to the Foreign Nationals Act and the Act on the Employment Rights of Foreign
Read More »Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program Redesign Takes Effect
The Ministry of Labor, Immigration, Training and Skills Development has announced that changes to Ontario Regulation 422/17 under the Ontario Immigration Act, 2015 (OIA)
Read More »Italy Enables Digital Signing of Contracts of Stay
Effective June 19, 2026, it is possible for EU Blue Card applicants to sign their contract of stay digitally through a new portal. Handwritten signatures are still also
Read More »Ireland Urges Early Residence Registration Renewal Requests
The Immigration Services Registration Office at Burgh Quay, Dublin, is currently experiencing a very large volume of applications, with a current processing time to renew an
Read More »Cyprus Adds Medical Certificate Rules for Immigration Permits
The Migration Department of Cyprus has announced that, effective September 1, 2026, applications for an Immigration Permit must be supported by the following additional
Read More »South Australia DAMA Agreements Extended to September 2026
South Australia’s two Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMAs) have been extended for three months until September 30, 2026, while negotiations conclude for a new
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