Canada Expands LMIA Suspension List for Low-Wage TFWP Applications
The government has updated its list of census metropolitan areas (CMAs) where Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) from the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign
Read More »Italy Introduces Major Immigration Reforms Under Decree-Law 146/2025
On October 3, 2025, Decree-Law 146/2025 was published in the Official Gazette. As with all decree-laws, the Italian parliament has 60 days to approve and convert the measure,
Read More »Canada Extends Open Work Permit Deadline for TR to PR Pathway Applicants
The government has extended the deadline for applicants under the temporary resident to permanent resident pathway to apply for an open work permit until December 31, 2026.
Read More »Sweden to Raise Work Permit Salary Threshold to SEK 33,390 in June 2026
The Swedish government has announced plans to increase the minimum monthly salary requirement for work permits to SEK 33,390, starting in June 2026. This change reflects a
Read More »Qatar Revises Immigration Fees for Work Permits and Recruitment Services
On September 26, 2025, the Ministry of Labour (ML) announced a revision of fees for work permits, recruitment services and document attestation. This follows the publication,
Read More »Kazakhstan’s Foreign Labor Rule Changes Now in Effect
The Government of Kazakhstan has officially enacted Resolution No. 1041 (dated November 24, 2023), introducing new restrictions on foreign labor employment. As of August 28,
Read More »Vietnam Issues Decree 219/2025: Major Reforms for Foreign Labor Management
On August 7, 2025, the Vietnamese government has officially released Decree 219/2025/ND-CP, introducing sweeping changes to the management of foreign workers. The decree
Read More »Poland Updates Work Permit Requirements
From August 1, 2025, Polish employers must submit a copy of the employment contract with any foreign national hired on the basis on a work permit before employment begins.
Read More »Saudi Arabia Introduces Skill-Based Classification for Work Permits
On July 6, 2025, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) announced a decision and published guidelines re-classifying work permits into three main
Read More »Australia Visa Application Charges Increase
The Migration Amendment (Visa Application Charges) Regulations 2025 amends Australia’s Migration Regulations to implement the annual indexation of the Visa Application
Read More »Poland Eases EU Blue Card Access for IT Professionals Without Higher Education Qualifications
On June 6, 2025, the Minister of the Interior and Administration published an announcement, dated June 3, 2025, listing IT occupations in which it is now easier to obtain an
Read More »Canada Updates Rules for Maintained Status During Processing
On May 28, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published updated instructions for its staff on maintained status during processing. The new guidelines
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