UAE Expands Golden Visa Program Eligibility
The United Arab Emirates’ Golden Visa program has been expanded to include new professions and to add flexibility to current restrictions. These changes were announced
Read More »Canada Extends Interim Proof of Work Letters to 365 Days
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has increased the validity period of WP-EXT letters to 365 days (previously 180 days) in updated instructions to its
Read More »Saudi Arabia Saudization Updates: Qiwa Contract Documentation Impacts Nitaqat Calculations
Nitaqat is a nationalization (Saudization) program put in place by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) that requires establishments operating in
Read More »Denmark Sets New Salary Levels for Herdsmen and Farm Managers
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) has announced that 3F (agricultural trade union) and GLS-A (agricultural employers’ association) have
Read More »Denmark Suspends Processing for Certain Green-Sector Internships, Herdsmen, and Farm Managers
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) has suspended the case processing of certain applications for a residence and work permit for an
Read More »British Columbia Updates BC PNP: ELSS Stream Closed and Program Changes Ahead
On April 23, 2025, British Columbia (BC) announced updates to its Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP): The Entry Level and Semi-Skilled (ELSS) stream is officially closed.
Read More »Saudization Rates to Increase in Certain Private Sectors
Effective April 19, 2026, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) announced the implementation of decisions to raise
Read More »Saudia Arabia and Russia’s Mutual Visa Exemption Takes Effect May 2026
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the mutual visit visa exemption agreement with Russia will enter into force on May 11, 2026. The agreement was first
Read More »Italy-Japan Bilateral Working Holiday Agreement Comes Into Force
Italy and Japan have ratified a working holiday agreement, Law no. 136, of 17 September 2025, which came into force on April 1, 2026. The agreement allows young Italian and
Read More »Ireland Issues Bridging Permission for English Language Requirements
Ireland’s Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) has announced bridging permission for English Language course students who have successfully completed a second or third
Read More »Finland Recommends Russian Citizens Apply for Visa with Biometric Passport from May 2026
The Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs decided in March 2026 that, from June 1, 2026, Finland will not accept non-biometric passports issued by the Russian Federation. The
Read More »Denmark Launches New Digital Passport Applications
The Danish Immigration Service has launched two new digital solutions for applying for passports for foreign nationals in Denmark – one for adults and one for children.
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