Singapore Updates COMPASS C1 Salary Benchmarks for Employment Pass Applications
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has released updated COMPASS C1 salary benchmarks by sector, which will be used to assess Employment Pass (EP) applications under
Read More »New Zealand Announces Visitor Visa Form Changes
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that, effective September 24, 2026, new applications for most visitor visas will be available exclusively through INZ’s enhanced
Read More »UK Expands Global Talent Visa to More Companies
On August 6, 2026, the government announced an expansion of the Global Talent visa, granting access to the program to over 100 companies, alongside the already approved
Read More »New Zealand Changes Parent Resident Visa Selection
The Government has announced changes to the Parent Resident Visa Category, with a new hybrid selection model taking effect from October 5, 2026. Under the new system,
Read More »Netherlands Updates Rules for UK Nationals
New rules have applied since July 1, 2026, for British people employed in liberal professions and service providers who work on a contract basis. This scheme, under the Trade
Read More »Malaysia Raises Labor Market Testing Salary Threshold
It has been widely reported that, at an online briefing session on July 29, 2026, the Social Security Organization (SOCSO — local abbreviation: PERKESO) announced that the
Read More »Hong Kong Passport Holders Gain Visa-Free Access
The Immigration Department (ImmD) announced on July 27, 2026, that the government of Hong Kong had received notification from the government of Nicaragua that Hong Kong
Read More »Canada Extends Manitoba Workforce Transition Policy
On July 6, 2026, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, signed the Manitoba Workforce Transition Bridge Temporary Public Policy (the New Public
Read More »Belgium Announces New Cross-Border Worker Rules
The Immigration Office has announced that new regulations governing cross-border workers will take effect in August, the day after their publication in the Belgian Official
Read More »China Issues New Exit and Entry Administration Regulations Effective September 15, 2026
China has issued new regulations governing exit and entry administration, introducing enhanced compliance requirements, stronger oversight of immigration-related activities,
Read More »Ireland Adds Multi-Factor Authentication to ISD Customer Service Portal
Ireland’s Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) has announced an important security enhancement to its online customer service portal with the introduction of Multi-Factor
Read More »Canada Revises C20 Reciprocal Employment Guidance Following July Policy Change
In an important development following EIG’s recent article, Canada Clarifies LMIA-Exempt Work Permit Rules Under Reciprocal Employment Program (C20), Immigration,
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