DOL Resumes Labor Certification and Prevailing Wage Processing
On October 31, 2025, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced that the Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) has resumed full operations following recent disruptions
Read More »DHS Proposes Sweeping Expansion of Biometric Data Collection for Immigration Applicants
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released a proposed rule that would significantly broaden its authority to collect biometric data from individuals involved in
Read More »US Sets Historic Low Refugee Admissions Cap for FY 2026
On September 30, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a Presidential Determination setting the refugee admissions ceiling at 7,500 for Fiscal Year 2026 — the lowest cap on
Read More »DHS Ends Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs)
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued an interim final rule (IFR) that ends the practice of automatically extending Employment Authorization Documents
Read More »Hong Kong Launches Facial Recognition e-Channels for National Games Athletes
The Hong Kong Immigration Department (ImmD) has launched a new facial recognition-based immigration clearance system at four major border control points to support the 15th
Read More »Australia Launches Online Support Service for Individuals with Expired Visas
The Department of Home Affairs has launched a new online support service to assist individuals in Australia whose visas have expired or who are currently holding a Bridging
Read More »Malaysia Launches Overstay Management Programme for EP and DP Holders
The Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM) has introduced the Program Pengurusan Tinggal Lebih Masa (Overstay Management Program), effective 21 October 2025, to enhance
Read More »UK and Switzerland Extend Services Mobility Agreement to 2029
On October 21, 2025, the UK and Switzerland agreed a further extension to the existing UK-Switzerland Services Mobility Agreement (SMA) to cover the next four years, up to
Read More »DHS Finalizes Rule to Expand Biometric Data Collection at US Borders
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a final rule that significantly expands the government’s authority to collect biometric data from non-US citizens
Read More »Finland Tightens Citizenship Rules Effective December 17, 2025
The Finnish Parliament has approved a set of amendments to the Citizenship Act that will enter into force on December 17, 2025. The amendments will introduce stricter
Read More »UK Increases Fees for Expedited Sponsorship Applications
The UK government has significantly increased certain fees for sponsorship applications. Effective October 21, 2025: the fee for expedited processing of a sponsorship
Read More »Portugal Cancels Job Seeker Visa and Introduces Stricter Immigration Rules
Portuguese diplomatic posts around the world have announced that, effective October 23, 2025, Portuguese consular offices and visa application centers of external service
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