Latvia Introduces Electronic Travel Declaration Requirement
The Ministry of the Interior has announced that, effective September 1, 2025, certain nationals who have not been issued a visa or residence permit by Latvia are required to
Read More »Australia Extends Labor Market Test Exemptions to UAE Under CEPA
On August 25, 2025, the government published amendments to the migration law in the Federal Register, to include the migration commitments of Australia’s new Comprehensive
Read More »New Zealand Introduces Business Investor Visa to Replace Entrepreneur Visa
The government has announced the closure of the Entrepreneur Work Visa and introduced a new Business Investor Visa. The Business Investor Work Visa will open for applications
Read More »Denmark Opens Working Holiday Visa Quotas for Chile and Argentina
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) has announced that a new quota period for Working Holiday for citizens of Chile and Argentina begins
Read More »Poland’s President Vetoes Extension of Benefits for Ukrainian Refugees
On August 25, 2025, Polish President Karol Nawrocki has vetoed legislation that would have extended social benefits for Ukrainian refugees residing in Poland. The bill,
Read More »Japan and South Korea Expand Working Holiday Program
On August 24, 2025, Japan and South Korea have agreed to expand their reciprocal working holiday visa program, allowing eligible citizens to participate twice – a
Read More »Japan Proposes Tougher Rules for Business Manager Visa Applicants
The Immigration Services Agency (ISA) has published proposed amendments which would significantly tighten the qualifying criteria for the Business Manager Visa. Holders of
Read More »UAE Passport Renewal Changes
The United Arab Emirates Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has announced that UAE citizens may now renew their passports up to one
Read More »Australia to Review Core Skills Occupation List for 2025 Migration Needs
Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) will begin consultations to review the occupations on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) for 2025 shortly. The review of the CSOL will
Read More »Singapore Releases Updated Salary Benchmarks for Employment Pass Applications
The Ministry of Manpower has released its new salary benchmarks table for the Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS), the points-based system for all Employment Pass
Read More »New Zealand Introduces Parent Boost Visitor Visa for Extended Family Visits
The Parent Boost Visitor Visa, which is designed to help parents of New Zealand citizens and residents spend extended time with their families, will open for applications on
Read More »Australia Partner Visa Holders Eligible for Permanent Stage After Two Years
On August 20,2025, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has announced that holders of a Partner (provisional) (subclass 309) or Partner (temporary) (subclass 820) visa for
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