New Zealand Moves Family Visa Applications Online
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that, from November 16, 2026, family members of New Zealand citizens or residents applying for temporary entry visas can submit
Read More »Denmark Updates SIRI’s AR6 Online Application
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) has announced that, on October 1, 2026, its online application AR6 will be updated. During the update,
Read More »New Zealand Updates Partnership Visa Age Rules
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that, from September 25, 2026, new age and evidence requirements will apply to dedicated partnership-based visa categories. Both
Read More »Hong Kong Expands Short-Term Visitor Activity Scheme
The government has announced that, effective October 1, 2026, it will expand the Immigration Facilitation Scheme for Visitors Participating in Short-term Activities in
Read More »South Africa Seeks Input on Employment Services Bill
On September 18, 2026, the Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour officially opened public comments about the Employment Services Amendment Bill [B 16–2026]. The
Read More »Qatar Revises Wage Protection Salary Deadlines
The Qatar Minister of Labor has published Decision No. 50 of 2026 in the Official Gazette on September 7, 2026. The Decision, which amends the Wage Protection System (WPS),
Read More »Panama Updates Qualified Investor Residence Program
The Ministry of Commerce and Industries (MICI) has announced that the government has approved modifications to the Qualified Investor permanent residence program. The
Read More »Luxembourg Requires D Visas for Residence Applicants
The Ministries of Home Affairs and Foreign Affairs have announced that, effective October 1, 2026, third-country nationals intending to acquire a residence permit in
Read More »Hong Kong Expands Facilitation Scheme for Invited Persons
The government has announced that, effective October 1, 2026, it will expand the Immigration Facilitation Scheme for Invited Persons by extending its coverage from the
Read More »Canada Clarifies LMIA Employer Eligibility Rules
On September 18, 2026, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the employer eligibility requirements for high-wage positions under the Temporary Foreign
Read More »Sweden Moves China Migration Operations to Beijing
The Swedish Migration Agency has announced that migration operations at the Consulate General in Shanghai will gradually move to the Embassy in Beijing. From October 1, 2026,
Read More »China Launches Nationwide Online Residence Registration
On September 21, 2026, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced the launch of a national online residence registration portal for foreign nationals staying
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