Canada Revises C20 Reciprocal Employment Guidance Following July Policy Change
In an important development following EIG’s recent article, Canada Clarifies LMIA-Exempt Work Permit Rules Under Reciprocal Employment Program (C20), Immigration,
Read More »New Zealand Removes Hepatitis B and C From Resident Visa High-Cost Health Conditions List
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced an important update to its health assessment criteria for resident visa applicants. Effective for resident visa applications
Read More »Ontario Publishes New OINP Workforce Priority Stream Rules and Eligibility Criteria
Ontario has released regulations and public guidance confirming the framework for the redesigned Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), including details of the new
Read More »Malaysia Introduces New Process for Transfer of Endorsement and Take-Up Balance Records
Malaysia’s Expatriate Services Division (ESD) has introduced a new requirement for ESD-registered companies that previously obtained Transfer of Endorsement (TOE) or
Read More »Canada Clarifies LMIA-Exempt Work Permit Rules Under Reciprocal Employment Program (C20)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated and consolidated guidance for employers and foreign nationals seeking work permits under the Reciprocal
Read More »Japan Proposes Stricter Permanent Residency Requirements
Japan’s Immigration Services Agency has released draft guidelines that would significantly tighten the requirements for obtaining permanent resident status, introducing
Read More »Australia Prioritizes Onshore Skilled Visa Applicants Under New Processing Directions
The Australian Government has introduced three new Ministerial Directions that took effect on July 25, 2026, reshaping visa processing priorities across key migration
Read More »New Zealand Announces Major Reforms to the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Scheme
The New Zealand Government has announced a comprehensive package of reforms to the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme, following a review of how the program operates.
Read More »South Africa Proposes New ETA Processing Fees and Expanded Digital Visa Framework
South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has published draft amendments to the country’s immigration fee regulations that would introduce a new fee
Read More »China Plans Further Visa-Free Travel Expansion and Digital Immigration Services Reforms
China has announced plans to further refine its visa-free entry policies and modernize immigration services as part of a broader effort to support international travel,
Read More »UK Migration Advisory Committee Recommends Major Changes to the Temporary Shortage List
The UK’s Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has completed the second and final stage of its review of the Temporary Shortage List (TSL), recommending a significantly
Read More »New Zealand Expands Access to Refugee Travel Documents for Quota Refugees
New Zealand has introduced a new initiative aimed at improving travel document access for refugees arriving through the country’s Refugee Quota Programme. Beginning in
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