Switzerland Extends Protection Status S for Ukrainians Until March 2027
The Federal Council has announced that it decided at its meeting on October 8, 2025 to maintain protection status S for individuals seeking protection from Ukraine until at
Read More »South Africa Extends Zimbabwean and Lesotho Exemption Permits to 2027
On October 8, 2025, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced the extension of the validity of the Lesotho Extension Permit (LEP) and the Zimbabwean Extension Permit (ZEP) until
Read More »Poland Suspends Immigration Processing Deadlines Until March 2026
The government has suspended until March 4, 2026 certain deadlines for voivodeship offices to process the legalization of stay of foreign nationals. The Act of September 12,
Read More »Denmark Suspends Residence Permits for Nurse Authorization Applications
On October 7, 2025, the Danish Patient Safety Authority is expected to introduce a quota on the number of applications for authorization as a nurse for the period up to
Read More »Canada Extends Open Work Permit Deadline for TR to PR Pathway Applicants
The government has extended the deadline for applicants under the temporary resident to permanent resident pathway to apply for an open work permit until December 31, 2026.
Read More »Sweden to Raise Work Permit Salary Threshold to SEK 33,390 in June 2026
The Swedish government has announced plans to increase the minimum monthly salary requirement for work permits to SEK 33,390, starting in June 2026. This change reflects a
Read More »Poland Extends Border Checks with Germany and Lithuania Through April 2026
Poland has announced a six-month extension of its temporary border control measures with Germany and Lithuania, now set to remain in effect until April 4, 2026. The decision,
Read More »Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to Proceed with Ending TPS for Venezuelan Nationals
On October 3, 2025, the US Supreme Court granted the Trump administration’s request to stay a lower court ruling that had blocked the termination of Temporary Protected
Read More »Argentina Launches Digital Citizenship Application Process for Foreign Residents
The government has announced that, effective October 6, 2025, the National Directorate of Migration (DNM), under the Ministry of the Interior, has begun digitally processing
Read More »Sri Lanka Makes ETA Mandatory Before Arrival Starting October 15, 2025
Beginning October 15, 2025, as confirmed by several Sri Lankan embassies, including those in France, Indonesia, and Türkiye, all foreign travelers must obtain an Electronic
Read More »Italy and Japan Finalize Working Holiday Visa Agreement for Young Travelers
Italy has officially ratified its Working Holiday Visa agreement with Japan, following the publication of Law No. 136 in the Official Gazette on September 27, 2025. This law
Read More »DV-2026 Program Update: Entry Corrections for Cuba and Great Britain Entrants
The US Department of State (DOS) has issued an update regarding the 2026 Diversity Visa (DV) Program, identifying entry selection errors affecting a small number of
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