OINP Suspends Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream and Returns Pending Applications
On November 14, 2025, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has announced the suspension of its Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream and will return all outstanding and
Read More »Malaysia Implements Mandatory Pass Shortening and Exit Clearance for Expatriates
Effective November 18, 2025, the Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM), under the directive of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA), has introduced stricter compliance
Read More »Oman Extends Expat Residency to Ten Years
The Omani government has amended the executive regulations of the Civil Status Law, extending the validity of the expatriate residency card from three to 10 years. What to
Read More »Federal Court Strikes Down EB-5 Fee Hikes, Reinstates Lower Filing Fees
On November 12, 2025, in a significant win for EB-5 stakeholders, a federal court has ruled that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and US Citizenship and Immigration
Read More »December 2025 Visa Bulletin Released
In the December 2025 Visa Bulletin, Final Action Dates for Worldwide (All Other) remain unchanged for EB-1; while EB-2 and EB-3 advance. Final Action Dates for China and
Read More »UK to Replace Visa Stickers with eVisas by 2026: What You Need to Know
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) has provided updates about the move to a digital immigration system, replacing physical documents with digital records of identity and
Read More »Canada Updates Immigration Medical Exam List for Temporary Residents
The list of countries and territories where an immigration medical exam (IME) is required was updated on November 3, 2025. An IME is now needed if you have lived in or
Read More »Austria Introduces Residence Permit for Cross-Border Workers (Dec 2025)
On October 24, 2025, the Austrian parliament approved amendments to the Settlement and Residence Act (NAG) and the Foreign Employment Act (AuslBG) which create a new
Read More »Erickson Immigration Group Recognized as a 2025 Inc. Power Partner Award Winner
Erickson Immigration Group (EIG), a leader in global business immigration, is proud to announce its recognition on the Inc. Power Partner Awards for the third year in a row
Read More »UK Raises Fees for Expedited Sponsorship Applications
The UK government postponed the increase in certain sponsorship application fees until November 11, 2025. The previously-announced implementation date was October 21, 2025.
Read More »New Zealand Opens Seasonal Work Visas in December
On December 8, 2025, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will open applications for two new seasonal visa options under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) framework: the
Read More »South Africa Launches STAGES Visa Scheme for Film Crews
On November 10, 2025, the Department of Home Affairs published a notice in the official government gazette, inviting expressions of interest in the new Screen Talent and
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