Malaysia Launches New MIDA Expatriate System (MES) Effective March 16, 2026
Malaysia has rolled out a major transformation in expatriate processing for companies in the Manufacturing sector and Selected Services Sector. Effective March 16, 2026, the
Read More »New Zealand Reduces Visitor Visa Fees for Pacific Nationals for 12 Months Starting June 2026
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that a temporary reduction in visitor visa fees for Pacific nationals will take effect from June 1, 2026 for 12 months. The total
Read More »New Zealand Introduces Short Term Graduate Work Visa and Expands Post‑Study Work Eligibility
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced a new Short Term Graduate Work Visa and an extension of Post Study Work Visa eligibility to Graduate Diplomas at NZQCF level 7.
Read More »Canada Expands Low-Wage TFW Program Access for Rural Employers Through 2027
On March 13, 2026, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) announced targeted, time-limited measures to help rural employers address workforce challenges. At the
Read More »Canada Introduces New Work Permit Option to Support Quebec Skilled Workers in 2026
On March 13, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a new temporary measure to help the government of Quebec retain skilled workers. Eligible
Read More »Malaysia Announces Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2026 Operating Hours for ESD and MDEC
Malaysia’s Expatriate Services Division (ESD/MYXpats Centre) and the MDEC Expats Service Centre have issued official notices on operating hours, cut‑off dates, and
Read More »Malaysia Removes “Existing Investor” Category from Investor Pass Program in 2026
The Expatriate Services Division (ESD) of the Immigration Department has announced that, effective March 13, 2026, the “Existing Investor” category under the
Read More »Cyprus Releases Updated Migration Application Forms Effective April 2, 2026
On March 11, 2026, the Migration Department of Cyprus announced that all application forms have been revised and updated and that, effective April 2, 2026, only the latest
Read More »USCIS Issues Updates on TPS Terminations and EAD Validity for Burma, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Syria
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published new updates on its Form I‑9 Central website regarding the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
Read More »One Year In — AILA Proposes A Better Way on Immigration
One year into the current administration’s immigration agenda, the American Immigration Lawyers Association has done the accounting — and the findings are striking.
Read More »Australia Updates Training Visa (Subclass 407) Requirements Effective March 2026
The Department of Home Affairs has announced an update to the requirements for the Training (subclass 407) visa application to ensure the program supports genuine skills
Read More »DOS Finalizes New Passport and Identity Requirements for Diversity Visa Program
The US Department of State (DOS) has issued a final rule amending the regulations governing the Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) Program, introducing new documentation and
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