Quebec Experience Program to Reopen Temporarily for Two Years
The QEP will be reinstated from July 2, 2026, to July 2, 2028. To respect Quebec’s capacity and immigration targets, applications will be received in stages. The first
Read More »Kuwait Introduces 15-Year Residency for Foreign Investors
On June 15, 2026, the Ministry of Interior announced that the Council of Ministers, in coordination with the General Department of Residency Affairs and Kuwait Direct
Read More »Jordan Launches Foreign Worker Regularization Drive
The government has announced details of a decision to legalize and regularize the immigration status of non-Jordanian workers of all nationalities, effective June 15 to
Read More »Switzerland Lifts Visa Restrictions on Ethiopian Nationals
Switzerland has decided to lift the visa restrictions it has applied to Ethiopia since April 2024. The Federal Council adopted the measure at its meeting on June 12, 2026,
Read More »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
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