Kazakhstan’s Foreign Labor Rule Changes Now in Effect
The Government of Kazakhstan has officially enacted Resolution No. 1041 (dated November 24, 2023), introducing new restrictions on foreign labor employment. As of August 28,
Read More »New Zealand Launches New Student Visa Application System
On August 18, 2025, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) moved international student visa applications to its enhanced Immigration Online system. INZ has redesigned the student visa
Read More »Czech Republic Opens Registration for Special Long-Term Residence Permit for Ukrainian Nationals
Starting September 8, 2025, Ukrainian nationals currently under temporary protection in the Czech Republic can begin registering for a special long-term residence
Read More »Thailand Simplifies Visa Categories
The Department of Consular Affairs has announced that, effective August 31, 2025, it has consolidated the previous 17 nonimmigrant visa categories into seven categories. This
Read More »India Expands Fast Track Immigration Program
The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that the Fast Track Immigration Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) has been expanded to five more airports – Lucknow,
Read More »Poland Temporarily Closes Border with Belarus Amid Military Activity
Effective overnight from Thursday, September 11 to Friday, September 12, 2025, the Polish government will completely close its border with Belarus, halting all road, rail,
Read More »Iceland Citizenship Language Test Dates Announced
The Directorate of Immigration has announced that the next Icelandic language tests for applicants for Icelandic citizenship will be held from November 10 to November 25,
Read More »Ireland Waives Immigration Registration Fees for Victims of Domestic Abuse
On September 8, 2025, the Irish Government has announced that victims and survivors of domestic abuse will no longer be required to pay the EUR 300 immigration registration
Read More »New Zealand Recognizes New NOL Occupations for AEWV Program
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that it is making changes to how occupations are assessed under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) program, following the
Read More »India Implements Stricter Immigration Rules Under New Legislation
India has officially enacted the Immigration and Foreigners Act 2025, effective September 1, 2025, introducing a consolidated legal framework with significantly tougher
Read More »UK Temporarily Suspends Family Reunion Route for Protection Status Holders
On September 4, 2025, the government published a statement of changes to the Immigration Rules, amending the process for applications from a partner or dependent child of a
Read More »Finland Expands Visa and Residence Permit Services to Qatar
Effective October 1, 2025, the embassy of Finland in Doha, Qatar will start providing residence permit services within its consular district for Qatar and Kuwait. In
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