UK to Launch Mandatory Digital ID for Right to Work Checks
On September 26, 2025, the UK government has announced the rollout of a new digital ID scheme aimed at strengthening border security, curbing illegal employment, and
Read More »Philippine Government Offices Suspend Operations Due to Severe Tropical Storm “Opong”
On September 26, 2025, in accordance with Memorandum Circular No. 102, government offices across Metro Manila — including the Philippine Department of Labor and Employment
Read More »Moldova Launches Digital Nomad Visa to Attract Global Talent
On September 20, 2025, the Government of Moldova officially launched a new digital nomad visa program, offering foreign nationals the opportunity to live and work remotely in
Read More »South Korea Expands K-STAR Visa Track to General Universities
On September 23, 2025, the South Korean Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has announced a major expansion of its K-STAR Visa Track, a fast-track immigration pathway designed to
Read More »Taiwan Replaces Paper Arrival Cards with Digital System
From October 1, 2025, all traditional paper-based arrival cards will be replaced by an online Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC). According to the National Immigration Agency (NIA),
Read More »New Zealand Announces New Skilled Migrant Visa Pathways
On September 23, 2025, the government announced changes to the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Resident Visa that will help employers retain skilled workers and support
Read More »DHS Proposes Wage-Based H-1B Lottery Reform
On September 23, 2025, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) introduced a proposed rule that would overhaul the H-1B visa lottery system, shifting from a randomized
Read More »South Africa Launches Electronic Travel Authorisation System
On September 18, 2025, the Ministry of Home Affairs officially launched a new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). The ETA will enable visa applicants to apply online,
Read More »Denmark Updates Wage Statistics for Skilled Work Visas
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) has published updated wage statistics that apply to the Positive List for skilled work from October 3,
Read More »DHS Terminates TPS For Syria
On September 19, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syria, on the basis that conditions in Syria no
Read More »Trump Administration Unveils $1M “Gold Card” Visa Program for Wealthy Foreign Nationals
The Trump administration has officially launched the Gold Card visa program, a fast-track immigration pathway for wealthy foreign nationals willing to contribute 1 million
Read More »Trump Administration to Add $100,000 Fee for H-1B Applications
On Friday, September 19, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation that would require a USD 100,000 fee for H-1B applications. It has been anticipated for several weeks
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