Italy Proposes Stricter Family Reunification and Immigration Measures
On February 11, 2026, the government approved a bill that includes provisions on international protection, the implementation of the European Union Pact on Migration and
Read More »Singapore Announces Major Increases to Work Visa Salary Thresholds Beginning January 2027
Singapore has announced a series of significant updates to its foreign workforce policies aimed at maintaining the quality of Employment Pass (EP) and S Pass holders while
Read More »New Zealand Adds 47 Occupations to National Occupation List and Raises Median Wage for 2026
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced updates to the National Occupation List (NOL) and the annual adjustment to the immigration median wage, both taking effect on
Read More »Canada Announces 2026 Express Entry Categories to Prioritize Top Global Talent
On February 18, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the 2026 category-based selection priorities under the Express Entry system,
Read More »Canada Introduces Temporary Biometrics Exemption for FIFA‑Invited World Cup 2026 Participants
Canada has announced a temporary public policy that will exempt certain FIFA‑invited foreign nationals from the biometrics collection requirement when applying for a
Read More »Vietnam Joins Apostille Convention Effective September 2026
On 31 December 2025, Vietnam has formally acceded to the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents —
Read More »UK Announces Next 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 2:30pm India Standard Time (IST) on February 17, 2026
Read More »UK Expands Hong Kong British National (Overseas) Route
On February 9, 2026, the government announced that adult children of British National (Overseas) status holders who were under 18 at the time of Hong Kong’s 1997 handover
Read More »Mexico Reinstates Electronic Visa for Brazilian Nationals
On February 8, 2026, the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that Brazilian nationals can once again obtain an electronic visa to enter Mexico by air as visitors,
Read More »Demark Launches New Digital Application for Greenland Work Permits
On February 16, 2026, the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) will launch a new digital application GL1/5, which can be used when applying for
Read More »Qatar Launches New Residency Visas for Executives & Entrepreneurs
On February 2, 2026, the government announced the launch of two new categories of residency visa for high growth entrepreneurs and senior executives. The Residency Visa for
Read More »Taiwan Updates Polio Vaccine Requirements for Visa Applicants
On February 4, 2026, the Bureau of Consular Affairs announced that it has updated the list of countries at high risk for polio transmission. Israel has now been removed
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