Switzerland Lifts Quotas for Croatian Workers After Thresholds Not Reached
Croatian nationals coming to work in Switzerland will no longer be subject to quotas. At its meeting on January 14, 2026, the Federal Council was informed that the number of
Read More »New Zealand Confirms 2026 Opening Dates for Working Holiday Visas
The 2026 opening dates for capped Working Holiday Schemes (WHS) have now been confirmed. The table here outlines the date each scheme will open, as well as how many places
Read More »Canada Resumes Low-Wage LMIA Processing in Eight Regions
Effective January 9, 2026 the federal government has resumed the processing of Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) in the Low-Wage stream in eight census metropolitan
Read More »Canada Extends Temporary Status Options for Ukrainian Family Reunification Applicants
In October 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) launched a family reunification pathway to permanent residence for Ukrainian nationals with family
Read More »Argentina Accepts US Green Cards for Visa-Free Tourist and Business Entry
The Ministry of National Security has announced that the immigration authority will accept permanent residence permits (“Green Cards”) issued by the United States
Read More »Malaysia Revises Minimum Salary for Employment Pass Applications Effective June 1, 2026
On January 11, 2026, the Malaysian Ministry of Home Affairs (Kementerian Dalam Negeri – KDN – MOHA) has announced significant changes to the minimum salary
Read More »New Zealand to Close Ukraine Resident Visa Category in March 2026
The Ukraine Resident Visa category will close to new applications on March 16, 2026. Anyone holding a Special Ukraine Visa wanting to remain in New Zealand permanently, must
Read More »Austria Updates Minimum Income Requirements for Residence Permits
The Austrian authorities have published updated minimum income requirements for residence permits. Third-country nationals, i.e. persons who are neither EEA nor Swiss
Read More »Sweden Speeds Up Residence Permit Processing for Returning Swedes’ Families
As of January 12, 2026, the Migration Agency is promising that fully completed digital applications by family members of Swedes living abroad who want to move back will be
Read More »UK Raises English Requirements for Key Visa Routes in 2026
Effective January 8, 2026, the Home Office has increased the English language level required for entry under the Skilled Worker, High Potential Individual and Scale-up routes
Read More »South Korea Extends K‑ETA Exemption for 22 Countries Through 2026
The Ministry of Justice has decided to extend the temporary exemption period for another year, from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026. The 22 countries that are
Read More »Finland Tightens Permanent Residence Rules Effective 2026
Effective January 8, 2026, the requirements for obtaining a permanent residence permit have been made stricter. New integration requirements for permanent residence permit
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