New Zealand Launches Redesigned Job Check Form for AEWV Applications
The job check stage of the Accredited employer Work Visa (AEWV) allows INZ to assess whether a job is genuine, pays at least market rate, offers suitable terms and
Read More »New Zealand Tightens Police Clearance Rules for Indian Visa Applicants
From December 1, 2025, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will only accept police clearance certificates issued by a Regional Passport Office of the Indian Ministry of External
Read More »Denmark Warns of Delays in Processing Turkish Association Agreement Cases
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) has warned that it is currently receiving more applications covered by the Association Agreement with
Read More »China Grants Visa-Free Entry to Russian Citizens Starting September 15
At a press-conference on September 2, 2025, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced that China has decided to expand the list of visa-free countries to include Russia. From
Read More »FY 2025 EB-2 Visa Cap Reached: Issuance Suspended Until October
As of September 2, 2025, the US Department of State has confirmed that the Employment-Based Second Preference (EB-2) visa category has reached its annual limit for fiscal
Read More »Malaysia Updates Position List for PVP Applications
Malaysia’s current list of positions for Professional Visit Pass (PVP) applications in the ESD Online system will be realigned effective September 1, 2025. List of
Read More »Indonesia Launches Mandatory Digital Arrival Declaration via All Indonesia App
Effective September 1, 2025, international travelers arriving at Soekarno-Hatta Airport (Tangerang), Juanda Airport (Surabaya), I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport (Bali),
Read More »Australia’s Permanent Migration Program for 2025-2026: Stability and Skilled Focus Continue
The Australian Government has confirmed that the Permanent Migration Program for 2025-2026 will remain steady at 185,000 places, mirroring the planning level set for
Read More »Ecuador Removes Yellow Fever Entry Requirement
The Ministry of Tourism has advised travelers from Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia and Peru that the mandatory presentation of a vaccination certificate against yellow fever for
Read More »USCIS Introduces Electronic Bank Payments for Filing Fees
On August 29, 2025, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced a new payment method that allows applicants to pay filing fees via direct debit from a US
Read More »Singapore’s New Salary Benchmarks for the COMPASS
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower has released the new Salary Benchmarks table for the COMPASS. The new salary benchmarks will take effect from January 1, 2026, for
Read More »CBP Announces New Immigration Fees Effective September 30, 2025
On August 28, 2025, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced new and updated immigration-related fees pursuant to the recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act
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