Tanzania Extends Mandatory Travel Insurance to Mainland
The Ministry of Finance has announced that, effective October 1, 2026, foreign nationals entering mainland Tanzania must obtain travel insurance from the National Insurance
Read More »South Africa Waives 60-Day Visa Application Deadline
On October 2, 2026, the Minister of Home Affairs issued a blanket waiver of regulations 9(8)(c) and 9(5)(a) of the immigration regulations which require that applications for
Read More »Montenegro Aligns Visa Policy With the European Union
On July 23, 2026, the Government of Montenegro adopted the Decree Amending the Decree on the Visa Regime, aligning its visa rules with those of the European Union. Effective
Read More »USCIS Opens New Asylum Office in Charlotte, North Carolina
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the opening of a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina, expanding its asylum operations and providing
Read More »Malaysia Budget 2027 Expands Work Rights for Expat Spouses
Malaysia has announced several significant immigration and investment measures as part of Budget 2027, aimed at strengthening the country’s position as a destination
Read More »Ontario Updates OWP Stream Earnings History Points
On October 5, 2026, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) updated the Canadian work experience: earnings history scoring factor under the Ontario Workforce Priority
Read More »CBP Proposes New Advance Traveler Information Requirements for International Rail Travel
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a proposed rule that would require rail carriers to submit advance traveler information for passengers and crew
Read More »BNZ Joins New Zealand’s Funds Transfer Scheme
Eligible international students studying at a New Zealand university or polytechnic can now choose Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) as a provider under Immigration New Zealand’s
Read More »DHS Proposes $70,000 OPT Fee and $30,000 STEM OPT Fee for International Students
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has published a proposed rule that would fundamentally reshape the Optional
Read More »New Zealand Starts Hybrid Parent Visa EOI Selection
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that, effective October 5, 2026, all valid Parent Resident Visa expressions of interest (EOIs) have moved into a single pool under
Read More »Taiwan Updates Polio Vaccine Rule for Visa Applicants
On October 2, 2026, the Bureau of Consular Affairs announced that, in accordance with World Health Organization recommendations, applicants for Taiwan (ROC) visas must
Read More »Sweden Tightens Family Immigration Rules
The Swedish Migration Agency has announced that new rules on immigration due to family ties have been adopted by the Swedish Parliament and came into force on October 1,
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