Sweden Proposes Exemptions from New Work Permit Salary Requirement
On July 24, 2025, on behalf of the government, the Swedish Migration Board, with the help of the Swedish Public Employment Service, has developed proposals for professions
Read More »US State Dept. Opens Investigation into Harvard’s Exchange Visitor Program
The U.S. Department of State is opening an investigation into Harvard University’s continued eligibility as a sponsor for the Exchange Visitor Program. This follows a
Read More »US Visa Interview Waiver Policy Update Effective September 2, 2025
On July 25, 2025, the US Department of State has announced an update to its nonimmigrant visa interview waiver policy, which will take effect on September 2, 2025. Under the
Read More »Malta Implements New Labor Migration Rules from August 2025
On January 8, 2025, the Maltese Government launched a new Labour Migration Policy for public consultation, which closed on February 9, 2025. Some measures will begin to be
Read More »Québec Prioritizes Skilled Worker Applications for Temporary Residents
On July 23, 2025, a ministerial order was published in the Gazette Officielle du Québec. As of July 30, 2025, the review of applications for permanent selection submitted
Read More »Argentina Grants Visa-Free Entry to Chinese and Dominican Nationals with US Visas
On July 21, 2025, the government has announced that, effective immediately, nationals of China and the Dominican Republic who hold a valid tourist visa for entry into the
Read More »Kenya Removes eTA Requirement for Most African and Select Foreign Nationals
Effective immediately, the government has implemented a policy exempting citizens of most African countries, citizens of several other countries, and some other categories of
Read More »Ireland Opens Public Consultation on Employment Permit Occupations Lists
On July 23, 2025, the government announced the opening of the consultation period inviting submissions from stakeholders on the status of occupations on the employment
Read More »Quebec Issues First Invitations Under New Skilled Worker Selection Program
On July 22, 2025, the first invitations to apply for permanent selection under the Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés (PSTQ – Skilled Worker Selection
Read More »Australia Expands Online Services for Paper-Based Visa Applicants
On July 23, 2025, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has announced that online services are now available to support Child, Other Family, Former Resident and New Zealand
Read More »Nigeria to Launch Fully Digital CERPAC Application Process on August 1
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced the launch of a new digital platform for the Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Alien Card (CERPAC) application
Read More »EU Raises ETIAS Travel Authorization Fee to EUR 20
On July 17, 2025, the European Commission has announced a new fee for non-EU travelers who do not need a visa to enter 30 European countries. The European Travel Information
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