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
Read More »New Zealand Student Visa Applications Now on Enhanced Immigration Online
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that, on August 18, 2025, international student visa applications moved to its enhanced Immigration Online system. Groups of visa
Read More »Taiwan Requires Polio Vaccination for Visa Applicants from High-Risk Regions
On August 15, 2025, the Bureau of Consular Affairs has announced that, in accordance with World Health Organization recommendations, applicants for ROC (Taiwan) visas must
Read More »New Zealand Increases RSE Worker Accommodation Costs by 2.5%
From August 18, 2025, Recognised Seasonal Employers (RSEs) will be able to increase weekly accommodation costs for workers by up to 2.5%, including both rent and utilities,
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