China Launches Digital Arrival Card for Foreign Travelers
Effective November 20, 2025, China will introduce a digital arrival card system, allowing foreign travelers to complete entry information online before arriving in the
Read More »Netherlands Expands Sponsor Rules for Skilled Migrants
The Immigration and Naturalisation authorities (IND) have made several announcements of relevance to sponsors of highly-skilled migrants. From January 1, 2026, recognized
Read More »Ontario Updates OINP Rules for Application Returns
The regulations that govern the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) have been amended to expand the list of factors that may be taken into account in making a decision
Read More »Québec Announces 2026 Immigration Plan & Policy Changes
On November 6, 2025, the Québec Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration published its pluriannual orientations on immigration for 2026–2029 and its
Read More »Australia Opens MATES Ballot for Indian Graduates
The ballot for the 2025-26 Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES) opened on November 1, 2025 and will close on December 14, 2025. MATES is a
Read More »Mexico Updates Federal Fee Structure for Immigration and Related Services Effective January 1, 2026
On November 7, 2025, the Mexican government has published a Decree in the Diario Oficial de la Federación (DOF) introducing significant reforms to the Federal Fee Law (Ley
Read More »OFLC Announces Extensions and Emergency Procedures Following Government Shutdown
The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) has issued guidance to address disruptions caused by the recent government shutdown, which halted application processing and
Read More »Changes to the Entry Period for the 2027 Diversity Visa (DV) Program
The US Department of State (DOS) has announced upcoming changes to the Diversity Visa (DV) Program entry process for the DV-2027 cycle. While the exact registration start
Read More »Canada’s 2025 Budget and 2026–2028 Immigration Plan: Key Changes Ahead
The Canadian federal government has released its 2025 Budget alongside the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan, signaling a strategic shift in immigration policy focused on
Read More »Perfect Storm: H-2A Visas, Government Shutdown, and the Fight to Feed America
American farms are in crisis. The federal government shutdown froze H-2A visa processing right when farmers need to prepare for planting season. At the same time, major
Read More »DHS Terminates TPS for South Sudan
Effective January 5, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will officially terminate the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for South Sudan, ending
Read More »Thailand Temporarily Allows Manual Work Permit Applications
The Department of Employment (DOE) is granting leniency to employers who are still unfamiliar with the newly launched e-Work Permit system, allowing them to continue
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