New Zealand Increases RSE Worker Accommodation Costs by 2.5%
From August 18, 2025, Recognised Seasonal Employers (RSEs) will be able to increase weekly accommodation costs for workers by up to 2.5%, including both rent and utilities,
Read More »USCIS Expands “Good Moral Character” Review for Citizenship Applicants Under New Administration Policy
In a significant shift to US naturalization procedures, the Trump administration has directed US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to apply a more rigorous and
Read More »China Introduces New K Visa to Attract Young Global Science and Tech Talent
Effective October 1, 2025, China will launch a new K visa aimed at attracting young foreign professionals in science and technology, marking a strategic shift in the
Read More »New Zealand Launches Seasonal Visa Options to Meet Workforce Demand
To help address labor shortages during peak seasons, effective December 8, 2025, the government is introducing two new visa options under the Accredited Employer Work Visa
Read More »Germany Extends Border Controls and Tightens Migration Rules Amid Security Concerns
Germany will maintain enhanced border checks beyond September 2025 as part of a sweeping migration policy overhaul aimed at curbing illegal immigration and reinforcing
Read More »Canada Introduces Upfront Medical Exam Requirement for Express Entry Permanent Resident Applicants
Starting August 21, 2025, Canada’s immigration department – Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) – will require upfront medical exams for all
Read More »Australia Updates English Test Requirements for Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482)
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has announced that changes to the English language tests (ELT) for the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) (SID) will begin from
Read More »Australia Updates English Language Test Requirements for Visa Applicants
As of August 7, 2025, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has updated the list of approved English language tests for individuals applying for certain Australian visas.
Read More »Kuwait Grants Visa-on-Arrival Access to All GCC Foreign Residents
On August 10, 2025, Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has announced that all foreign residents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are now eligible to obtain
Read More »Poland Proposes Removing Georgia from Work Declaration Procedure List
On August 7, 2025, the government published the Minister of Family Labour and Social Policy draft regulation of August 4, 2025 “on countries whose citizens may be covered
Read More »September 2025 Visa Bulletin Released
In the September 2025 Visa Bulletin, Final Action Dates for Worldwide (All Other), China and India remain unchanged for EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3. PLEASE NOTE: USCIS has
Read More »Dubai Launches ‘Unlimited Smart Travel’ for Rapid Biometric Immigration Clearance
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has unveiled its latest innovation in passenger processing: the Unlimited Smart Travel initiative. This cutting-edge system allows
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