Switzerland Extends Protection Status S for Ukrainians Through March 2028
The Swiss Federal Council has announced that Protection Status S for individuals displaced by the war in Ukraine will remain in effect until March 4, 2028, citing the
Read More »South Africa Introduces New Electronic Travel Authorization Fee
On August 17, 2026, the Department of Home Affairs published amendments to the regulation on fees under the Immigration Act. The amendments took effect upon publication. The
Read More »Belgium Announces Registration Certificate New Format for 2026
The Immigration Office has announced that it is modernizing the Registration Certificate (RC), also known as the “orange card.” Starting September 28, 2026, a new format
Read More »Vietnam Simplifies Electronic ID Rules for Foreigners
Vietnam has introduced significant changes to its electronic identification framework for foreign nationals through Decree No. 320/2026/ND-CP, issued on August 13, 2026. The
Read More »Saudi Arabia Raises Saudization Rate for Project Managers
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, in partnership with the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, has announced a decision to raise the Saudization rate
Read More »New Zealand Updates Active Investor Plus Visa Rules
On August 12, 2026, Immigration New Zealand announced changes to the Active Investor Plus Visa, effective immediately. The changes are as follows: Borrowed funds must come
Read More »Canada Ends RABC Program and Expands Telephone Reporting
The Canada Border Services Agency has announced that the Remote Area Border Crossing (RABC) Program is being replaced with telephone reporting effective December 1, 2026.
Read More »Singapore Updates COMPASS C1 Salary Benchmarks for Employment Pass Applications
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has released updated COMPASS C1 salary benchmarks by sector, which will be used to assess Employment Pass (EP) applications under
Read More »New Zealand Announces Visitor Visa Form Changes
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that, effective September 24, 2026, new applications for most visitor visas will be available exclusively through INZ’s enhanced
Read More »UK Expands Global Talent Visa to More Companies
On August 6, 2026, the government announced an expansion of the Global Talent visa, granting access to the program to over 100 companies, alongside the already approved
Read More »New Zealand Changes Parent Resident Visa Selection
The Government has announced changes to the Parent Resident Visa Category, with a new hybrid selection model taking effect from October 5, 2026. Under the new system,
Read More »Netherlands Updates Rules for UK Nationals
New rules have applied since July 1, 2026, for British people employed in liberal professions and service providers who work on a contract basis. This scheme, under the Trade
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