DHS Proposes Eliminating the 60-Day Grace Period for Certain Employment-Based Nonimmigrants
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a proposed rule that would eliminate the current discretionary 60-day grace period available to certain
Read More »New Zealand Adds Build to Rent option to Active Investor Plus Visa
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that eligible Build to Rent developments will become an acceptable investment option under the Growth category of the Active
Read More »DHS Rule Updates Permanent Residence Process for Certain U.S.-Born Children of Foreign Government Employees
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that, on September 4, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued an interim final rule amending
Read More »Denmark Updates Residence Rules for Ukrainian Men of Military Age
The Danish Parliament has adopted a new Act amending the Ukraine Special Act, which enters into force on September 3, 2026. The legislative amendment concerns Ukrainian men
Read More »Denmark Launches Collective Agreement-Based Scheme for Certified Employers
On September 3, 2026, the Danish Parliament passed a bill on a new collective agreement-based scheme for certified companies. Employers who want to use the new scheme to
Read More »USCIS Issues Additional TPS Guidance for Ukraine, El Salvador, and Sudan Beneficiaries
USCIS has released additional Temporary Protected Status (TPS) guidance affecting beneficiaries from Ukraine, El Salvador, and Sudan. The announcements supplement previous
Read More »Philippines Moves Alien Employment Permit Applications Fully Online
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has announced that, effective September 3, 2026, through the Bureau of Local Employment (BLE), all Alien Employment Permit (AEP)
Read More »Panama Expands Friendly Nations Residence Permit to Ecuadorean Nationals
On August 31, 2026, the Ministry of Public Security published Executive Decree No. 16 in the official gazette. The decree amends the list of countries whose nationals are
Read More »Malaysia Requires Organizations to Update Authorized Personnel Details in ESD Online
On September 3, 2026, the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) of the Immigration Department of Malaysia announced that, effective September 7, 2026, organizations with
Read More »UK Updates Immigration Rules 2026 with Skilled Worker Protections and Erasmus+ Expansion
On September 3, 2026, the Home Office published a statement of changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 584). An explanatory memorandum accompanied the statement of changes, as
Read More »Media Reports: State Department Proposes New Parental Citizenship Documentation Requirement for Child Passport Applications
On September 1, 2026, Reuters reported that the U.S. Department of State (DOS) is considering new passport application requirements that would require parents applying for
Read More »Thailand Introduces New 30-Day and 15-Day Visa Exemption Rules
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced that new 30-day and 15-day visa exemption categories, together with updated Visa on Arrival eligibility, will take
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