New Zealand Expands Post-Study Work Visa Eligibility
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced the extension of Post-Study Work Visa eligibility. From Monday, November 16, 2026, eligibility for a Post-Study Work Visa will be
Read More »New Zealand Launches Short-Term Graduate Work Visa
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced the introduction of a new Short-Term Graduate Work Visa. Eligible international graduates who have completed study or are
Read More »Finland Proposes Student Family Reunification Waiting Period
On September 10, 2026, the government submitted to parliament a proposal to introduce a one-year waiting period for family reunification of students, clarify the amount of
Read More »UK Gains Full CPTPP Access With Expanded Business Mobility
On September 1, 2026, the United Kingdom’s membership in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) took effect. Canada was the final
Read More »Denmark Extends Biometric Appointment Deadline for Applicants
There is currently increased demand for appointments to have biometric features recorded (fingerprints and facial photo). Therefore, SIRI has temporarily extended the
Read More »Canada Allows Work Permit Holders to Study Without Study Permit
On September 9, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a temporary measure to allow work permit holders to study for up to six months without a
Read More »Vietnam Increases Foreign Worker Compliance Penalties Under New Decree 283/2026
Vietnam’s new Decree 283/2026/ND-CP took effect on September 10, 2026, replacing Decree 12/2022/ND-CP and introducing an updated penalty framework for labor and social
Read More »New Zealand Adds Build to Rent option to Active Investor Plus Visa
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that eligible Build to Rent developments will become an acceptable investment option under the Growth category of the Active
Read More »Denmark Updates Residence Rules for Ukrainian Men of Military Age
The Danish Parliament has adopted a new Act amending the Ukraine Special Act, which enters into force on September 3, 2026. The legislative amendment concerns Ukrainian men
Read More »Denmark Launches Collective Agreement-Based Scheme for Certified Employers
On September 3, 2026, the Danish Parliament passed a bill on a new collective agreement-based scheme for certified companies. Employers who want to use the new scheme to
Read More »Philippines Moves Alien Employment Permit Applications Fully Online
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has announced that, effective September 3, 2026, through the Bureau of Local Employment (BLE), all Alien Employment Permit (AEP)
Read More »Panama Expands Friendly Nations Residence Permit to Ecuadorean Nationals
On August 31, 2026, the Ministry of Public Security published Executive Decree No. 16 in the official gazette. The decree amends the list of countries whose nationals are
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