UK Opens First 2026 Youth Mobility Scheme Ballot for Hong Kong and Taiwan
On January 16, 2026, the government announced that the first ballot for the 2026 Youth Mobility Scheme will open from 12:01am on February 10, 2026 and close at 12:01am on
Read More »Taiwan Introduces New Work, Residence, and Digital Nomad Rules for Foreign Professionals
The National Development Council has noted that the amended Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals took effect on January 1, 2026. Easier pathways
Read More »Switzerland Lifts Quotas for Croatian Workers After Thresholds Not Reached
Croatian nationals coming to work in Switzerland will no longer be subject to quotas. At its meeting on January 14, 2026, the Federal Council was informed that the number of
Read More »New Zealand Confirms 2026 Opening Dates for Working Holiday Visas
The 2026 opening dates for capped Working Holiday Schemes (WHS) have now been confirmed. The table here outlines the date each scheme will open, as well as how many places
Read More »Canada Resumes Low-Wage LMIA Processing in Eight Regions
Effective January 9, 2026 the federal government has resumed the processing of Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) in the Low-Wage stream in eight census metropolitan
Read More »Canada Extends Temporary Status Options for Ukrainian Family Reunification Applicants
In October 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) launched a family reunification pathway to permanent residence for Ukrainian nationals with family
Read More »Argentina Accepts US Green Cards for Visa-Free Tourist and Business Entry
The Ministry of National Security has announced that the immigration authority will accept permanent residence permits (“Green Cards”) issued by the United States
Read More »Malaysia Revises Minimum Salary for Employment Pass Applications Effective June 1, 2026
On January 11, 2026, the Malaysian Ministry of Home Affairs (Kementerian Dalam Negeri – KDN – MOHA) has announced significant changes to the minimum salary
Read More »DOS Pauses Immigrant Visa Issuance for 75 Countries Beginning January 21, 2026
Earlier yesterday, we shared initial media reporting on anticipated changes to US immigrant visa processing for nationals from certain countries. Building on those reports,
Read More »DHS Issues Interim Final Rule Reducing Wait Times for Religious Workers Abroad
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published an interim final rule that removes the long‑standing requirement for certain R‑1 religious workers to remain
Read More »New Zealand to Close Ukraine Resident Visa Category in March 2026
The Ukraine Resident Visa category will close to new applications on March 16, 2026. Anyone holding a Special Ukraine Visa wanting to remain in New Zealand permanently, must
Read More »Austria Updates Minimum Income Requirements for Residence Permits
The Austrian authorities have published updated minimum income requirements for residence permits. Third-country nationals, i.e. persons who are neither EEA nor Swiss
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