UK Announces Major Immigration Rule Changes Effective July 2025
On June 24, 2025, the Home Office published a statement of changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 836). An explanatory memorandum accompanied the statement of changes. The
Read More »Israel Extends Re-Entry Visa Validity for Foreign Workers Until July 2025
On June 23, 2025, the Population and Immigration Authority announced that, due to the security situation and the closure of airspace, the validity of re-entry visas for
Read More »Australia Reminder to Increase Skilled Visa Income Thresholds from July 2025
The Department of Home Affairs has issued a reminder that, from July 1, 2025, skilled visa income thresholds will increase by 4.6%. This is in line with changes to the annual
Read More »Ireland Aligns Student Finance Requirements for All Nationals from June 30, 2025
The Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration has issued a reminder that, effective June 30, 2025, the amounts for proof of financial support for non-visa required
Read More »Canada’s 2025–2026 IRCC Plan: New Pathways, Policy Shifts, and Digital Transformation
On June 20, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its 2025–2026 Departmental Plan, outlining a forward-looking strategy to rebalance
Read More »Finland Temporarily Processes Pakistani Student Permits in Doha from July 9, 2025
To facilitate a swift identification process for Pakistani students facing issues with entering United Arab Emirates, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Finland accepts
Read More »Japan eVisa Launches for Nationals of 10 Countries
From May 23, 2025, certain travelers to Japan can apply online for a 90-day stay without visiting a Japanese embassy or consulate. The eVisa program is currently available to
Read More »Quebec Skilled Worker Selection Invites to Start July 2025
On Thursday, June 5, 2025, Quebec’s Minister of Immigration, Francization and Integration, Jean-François Roberge, announced that invitations to submit an application
Read More »Germany to End Remonstration Procedure from July 1, 2025
The Federal Foreign Office has decided to abolish the remonstration procedure, which allowed applicants to appeal a visa rejection in Germany without going to court. This
Read More »Sweden Updates Work Permit Rules for Elite Athletes and Coaches
The Swedish Migration Board and the Swedish Sports Federation have revised and updated the existing agreement on work permits for elite athletes and coaches. As a
Read More »Sweden Raises Median Salary Requirement for Work Permits
Every year, Statistics Sweden (SCB) updates the median salary in Sweden, i.e. the middle salary in a group of salaries sorted in order from the lowest to the highest. As of
Read More »New Zealand Moves International Student Visa Applications to Enhanced Online System from August 2025
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that, from August 18, 2025, international student visa applications are moving to the enhanced Immigration Online system. From
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