UK Transition to the eVisa
The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) has implemented a digital immigration system. The eVisa replaces physical documents with an online record of users’ immigration
Read More »France Updates Talent Permit Rules and Immigration Quotas for 2026-2028
On June 13, 2025, the French government published Decree No. 2025-539, which consolidates and clarifies the new rules for ‘talent’ residence permits introduced over the
Read More »UK Updates Global Talent Visa Endorsement Process with Tech Nation from August 4, 2025
The Home Office has completed an open procurement process and awarded Tech Nation the contract as the endorsing body for the digital technology pathway of the Global Talent
Read More »New Zealand Adds 10 Trades to Green List Work to Residence Pathway Starting August 2025
The government has announced that ten trades occupations will be added to the Work to Residence pathway on the Green List of in-demand occupations in August 2025. Eligible
Read More »Canada Update Updates to OINP-Job offer Stream process
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has announced it is launching a new Employer Portal on July 2, 2025. As Express Entry has become more competitive, many companies
Read More »Philippines Updates Alien Employment Permit Rules
On June 9, 2025, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) issued Department Order No. 248-A of 2025, Supplemental Guidelines clarifying and amending provisions of DOLE
Read More »Norway Raises Salary Thresholds for Skilled Workers Effective September 2025
The Norwegian Immigration Directorate (UDI) has made significant adjustments to the normal salary requirements for residence permits for those with a university degree. To be
Read More »Japan Introduces “Zero Plan” for Immigration
The government of Japan has revealed a new plan, “Zero Plan for Illegal Residents for the Safety and Security of the People.” According to the announcement, the
Read More »Finland Updates Work-Based Residence Permits with New Rules and Protections
Finland’s Parliament has passed amendments to the Aliens Act that concern residence permits issued for employed persons. The amendments, including an extended protected
Read More »China Expands 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit to Indonesian Nationals
Effective June 12, 2025, Indonesian nationals are eligible for China’s 240-hour visa-free transit policy. The policy now applies to 55 countries: Albania, Argentina,
Read More »Canada Extends Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot for Skilled Refugees Through 2025
On June 12, 2025, the Government of Canada is extending the federal stream of the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP), through December 31, 2025. This extension supports
Read More »South Australia Opens Nominations for National Innovation Visa
The South Australian authorities have announced that nominations are open for the new National Innovation Visa (NIV), which replaces the shuttered Global Talent visa. The
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