Malaysia Announces Expats System Updates for 2026
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has announced system updates in preparation for the revised expatriate salary and employment pass policy. As part of this
Read More »Ghana Launches New E-Visa Portal and ETA System
On May 25, 2026, the government announced the launch of the new electronic visa (e-visa) portal, along with a fee waiver for nationals of African countries. The new
Read More »DOS Confirms India EB-2 Visa Limit Reached for FY 2026
On May 22, 2026, the State Department announced that, working in close collaboration with US Citizenship and Immigration Services, it has issued all available immigrant visas
Read More »Cyprus Launches Online Residence Permit Renewal Pilot
On May 22, 2026, the Migration Department announced the launch of the pilot of an online residence permit renewal application service. The system being piloted allows the
Read More »Canada Updates Visa Changes for Indonesia and Malaysia Travelers
Effective May 26, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has made changes to visa requirements for eligible citizens from Indonesia and Malaysia.
Read More »USCIS Issues Policy Memo Requiring Adjustment of Status Requests to be Completed Outside of the US
In a significant policy change, on Friday, May 22, 2026, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new policy memo to remind [immigration] officers and
Read More »UAE Tightens Wage Protection System Rules From June 2026
On May 12, 2026, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) published Ministerial Resolution No. 0340 of 2026, which updates the rules for the Wage Protection
Read More »UK Clarifies Right to Work Check Guidance for Sponsors
On May 20, 2026, the government updated its guidance for sponsors of overseas workers to clarify right to work check requirements. Previous amendments, published on March 6,
Read More »Thailand Revises Visa Exemption and Visa on Arrival Rules
On May 19, 2026, the government approved the revision of Thailand’s visa exemption and visa on arrival schemes, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. These revised
Read More »Belgium Approves Highly Qualified Worker Rule Changes
The Council of Ministers has approved a preliminary draft law amending the rules governing highly qualified workers. The amendments, which are intended to align Belgian
Read More »DHS Implements Arrival Restrictions for Travelers from Central Africa Due to Ebola Outbreak
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), has announced new arrival restrictions for flights entering the United States
Read More »New Zealand Moves Group and Tour Escort Visa Applications Online
Effective July 20, 2026, Group visitor visa and Tour Escort visitor visa (including ADS) applications are moving to Immigration New Zealand’s enhanced Immigration Online
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