China to Grant Visa‑Free Entry to UK Nationals for 30‑Day Stays
On January 29, 2026, China and the UK agreed a new partnership, which will include visa-free entry to China for UK nationals for visits up to 30 days. The date of
Read More »Judge Blocks Myanmar/Burma TPS Termination
Judge Matthew F. Kennelly of the Northern District of Illinois temporarily blocked the Trump administration from terminating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for
Read More »California Implements New Workplace “Know Your Rights” Notice Requirement Beginning February 1, 2026
Beginning February 1, 2026, all California employers will be required to provide written notice of employees’ workplace and constitutional rights to all new hires and
Read More »Saudi Arabia Expands Saudization Across Engineering, Procurement, Marketing, and Sales Roles
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) recently announced decisions to increase Saudization rates in several more professions. On December 31, 2025,
Read More »Philippines Introduces 14‑Day Visa‑Free Entry for Chinese Nationals
The Department of Foreign Affairs has announced that, effective January 16, 2026 and for at least one year, Chinese nationals may enter the Philippines without needing to
Read More »Ireland Extends Travel Confirmation Notice for Non‑EEA Residents to February 28, 2026
Immigration Services are currently experiencing a backlog in processing registrations. Following the completion of a registration, it may take a further two weeks to receive
Read More »FY 2027 H‑1B Cap: Initial Registration Period Opens March 4, 2026
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the initial registration period for the FY 2027 H‑1B cap will open at 12:00 pm ET on March 4, 2026, and
Read More »New Zealand Introduces New Rent Caps for RSE Worker Accommodation Starting April 2026
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that a new approach to accommodation costs for Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers will take effect from April 2026. Under
Read More »Texas Governor Orders Freeze on New H‑1B Petitions by State Agencies
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a directive instructing all state agencies and public institutions of higher education to halt the filing of new H‑1B visa petitions
Read More »Malaysia Releases Official FAQ on New Expatriate Employment Policy
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA) has recently issued an official FAQ providing further clarification on the new expatriate employment policy that accompanies Malaysia’s
Read More »British Columbia Increases Skills Immigration Application Fee to CAD 1750
Effective January 22, 2026, the British Colombia (BC) Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is increasing the Skills Immigration application fee from CAD 1475 to CAD 1750. The BC
Read More »Iceland Proposes Major Amendments to the Aliens Act on Residence Permits
The government has published planned amendments to the provisions of the Aliens Act concerning the issuance of residence permits and their basic conditions, as part of a full
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