Uganda Begins Registration of Foreign Nationals under NIRA Rules
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has announced that the registration of foreign nationals will commence on June 10, 2026, in accordance with the
Read More »South Africa Proposes Stricter Foreign Worker Hiring Rules and Penalties
The government has introduced the Employment Services Amendment Bill, which proposes new measures to regulate the employment of foreign nationals and strengthen enforcement
Read More »Hungary Cancels Guest Worker Residence Permit Route for New Applications
The National Directorate for Aliens Policing (OIF) has announced that, effective June 6, 2026, the authorities will no longer accept applications for new guest worker
Read More »Canada Expands Quebec Worker Support with Extended Work Permit Options
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that, effective June 5, 2026, it has expanded its temporary measure to support Quebec workers and
Read More »Sierra Leone Begins Nationwide Verification of Foreign Nationals
The Ministry of Information and Civic Education has announced that the government will begin a nationwide verification exercise for foreign nationals living and working in
Read More »Vietnam Requires Business VNeID for Immigration Procedures
Effective June 1, 2026, a significant and immediate change has taken place in Vietnam’s digital administrative system. Enterprises, representative offices, and other
Read More »South Korea Raises Hiring Cap for Skilled Foreign Workers in Rural Areas
On June 1, 2026, the Ministry of Justice (via the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport) announced that the quota for foreign skilled workers (E-7-4 visa) in agriculture,
Read More »South Korea Expands Top Tier Visa Eligibility to Professors and Scientists
On May 31, 2026, the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Science and ICT announced the expansion of the scope of the Top-Tier Visa from June to cover professors and
Read More »Qatar Ends Automatic Extension of Entry Visas in 2026
The Ministry of Interior has announced the end of the automatic extension of all types of expiring or expired entry visa, effective June 7, 2026. The Ministry clarifies that,
Read More »New Zealand Temporarily Reduces Visitor Visa Fees for Pacific Nationals
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that a temporary reduction in visitor visa fees for Pacific nationals has taken effect from June 1, 2026 for 12 months. The total
Read More »Sweden Introduces New Work Permit Rules From June 2026
The Swedish Migration Agency has announced that previously-announced new rules for work permits came into effect in Sweden on June 1, 2026. This affects employers who want to
Read More »New Zealand Moves Family of Temporary Visa Holder Applications to Enhanced Immigration Online
Immigration New Zealand has announced that, on June 1, 2026, family of temporary visa holder applications moved to the enhanced Immigration Online system. Visa products are
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