Malaysia Updates Foreign Knowledge Worker Headcount Process
New process for headcount request Further to the previous announcement that the existing ‘FKW Headcount Declaration’ request function in the Expats System is
Read More »Finland Changes Acceptance of Russian Travel Documents for Residence Permits
In March 2026, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs decided that, as of June 1, 2026, Finland will no longer accept non-biometric passports issued by the Russian Federation as
Read More »Denmark Updates AR6 and AR7 Applications for Offshore Work Questions
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) has announced that, effective June 3, 2026, it is adding questions about offshore work to the AR6 and
Read More »Taiwan Imposes Entry Restrictions in Response to Ebola Outbreak
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has announced entry restrictions and visa control measures, effective June 2, 2026, for residents of the Democratic Republic of the
Read More »New Zealand Introduces New Short-Term Graduate Work Visa and Updates Post-Study Work Rules
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced plans to launch a new visa, as well as changes to the Post Study Work Visa. The changes include a new Short-term Graduate Work
Read More »Netherlands Residence Permit Rule Changes Take Effect Under Revised Single Permit Directive
The Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) has confirmed that the revised version of European Directive 2011/98/EU (2024/1233) entered into force on May 22, 2026.
Read More »Ireland Expands Employment Permit Eligibility in Construction, Healthcare, and Transport
On May 28, 2026, the Department of Tourism, Enterprise and Employment announced a series of updates to Ireland’s employment permits system to address ongoing skills and
Read More »Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program Regulatory Changes Take Effect in 2026
On May 30, 2026, previously announced changes to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) via amendments to Ontario Regulation 421/17 took effect. The amendments allow
Read More »Vietnam Requires New Health Declaration for Entry and Exit From July 2026
The government has announced that, effective July 1, 2026, all inbound and outbound travelers are subject to presenting a health declaration. Travelers must complete the
Read More »Ireland Launches Temporary Protection Transition Scheme for Ukrainian Nationals
The government has announced that it is preparing a new Temporary Protection Transition Scheme for Ukrainian nationals with temporary protection, based on Stamp 4 permission.
Read More »Finland Proposes Startup Entrepreneur Residence Permit Changes
The government has announced that its proposed changes to the residence permit process for startup entrepreneurs have been sent out for comments. The proposed changes now in
Read More »Alberta AAIP Adds Worker Expression of Interest Edit Function in 2026
The Alberta government has announced that candidates for the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program can now update their Worker Expressions of Interest (WEOI). WEOIs are valid
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