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
Read More »Malaysia Raises Labor Market Testing Salary Threshold
It has been widely reported that, at an online briefing session on July 29, 2026, the Social Security Organization (SOCSO — local abbreviation: PERKESO) announced that the
Read More »Hong Kong Passport Holders Gain Visa-Free Access
The Immigration Department (ImmD) announced on July 27, 2026, that the government of Hong Kong had received notification from the government of Nicaragua that Hong Kong
Read More »Canada Extends Manitoba Workforce Transition Policy
On July 6, 2026, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, signed the Manitoba Workforce Transition Bridge Temporary Public Policy (the New Public
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