Japan Proposes Stricter Permanent Residency Requirements
Japan’s Immigration Services Agency has released draft guidelines that would significantly tighten the requirements for obtaining permanent resident status, introducing
Read More »Australia Prioritizes Onshore Skilled Visa Applicants Under New Processing Directions
The Australian Government has introduced three new Ministerial Directions that took effect on July 25, 2026, reshaping visa processing priorities across key migration
Read More »New Zealand Announces Major Reforms to the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Scheme
The New Zealand Government has announced a comprehensive package of reforms to the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme, following a review of how the program operates.
Read More »South Africa Proposes New ETA Processing Fees and Expanded Digital Visa Framework
South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has published draft amendments to the country’s immigration fee regulations that would introduce a new fee
Read More »China Plans Further Visa-Free Travel Expansion and Digital Immigration Services Reforms
China has announced plans to further refine its visa-free entry policies and modernize immigration services as part of a broader effort to support international travel,
Read More »New Zealand Expands Access to Refugee Travel Documents for Quota Refugees
New Zealand has introduced a new initiative aimed at improving travel document access for refugees arriving through the country’s Refugee Quota Programme. Beginning in
Read More »UK Announces July Ballot for India Young Professionals Scheme
UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) has announced that the next ballot for the India Young Professionals Scheme will open at 1:30pm India Standard Time (IST) on July 21, 2026 and
Read More »Thailand Extends Stay and Work Authorization for Migrant Workers
The government has extended temporary stay and work authorization for eligible migrant workers from Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam until December 11, 2027, to support economic
Read More »South Africa Launches Trusted Employer Scheme Phase II
On July 20, 2026, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) announced the launch of Phase II of its Trusted Employer Scheme (TES). The expanded scheme will now include companies
Read More »Saudi Arabia Introduces Three-Month Residence Permit Renewals
The Ministries of Interior and of Human Resources and Social Development have announced that residence for domestic workers can now be issued or renewed for periods starting
Read More »Poland Reminds EU Citizens of Document Replacement Deadline
The Office for Foreigners has issued a reminder that the last documents issued to European Union (EU) citizens and their family members based on the templates in force before
Read More »Taiwan Extends Visa-Free Entry for Brunei, Philippines and Thailand
The Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced an extension of the trial visa-free program for nationals of New Southbound Policy partner countries Brunei, the
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