Ireland Updates Non-EEA Family Reunification Policy
With effect from June 12, 2026, amendments have been made to the revised non-EEA Family Reunification Policy and to Family Reunification for those granted International
Read More »UK Launches Visa Fee Reimbursement for Scale-Up Businesses
The government has announced measures to support scale-up businesses and high potential firms. The Visa Fees Reimbursement Scheme for Scale Ups provides financial support
Read More »Philippines Centralizes Alien Employment Permit Processing
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has ordered the full centralization of the processing, evaluation, and issuance of Alien Employment Permits (AEPs) at the DOLE
Read More »Costa Rica Creates Temporary Residence Route for Asylum Applicants
The General Directorate of Migration and Foreigners (DGME) has announced the creation of a special temporary supplementary residence category for nationals of Colombia, Cuba,
Read More »Canada Allows Alternative PR Proof for In-Canada PNP Work Permits
Effective June 9, 2026, until December 31, 2026, individuals in Canada who applied for permanent residence (PR) under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) may submit
Read More »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,
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