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
Read More »Belgium to Tighten and Streamline Work Permit Processing in Flanders
On May 9, 2025, the Flemish government approved a concept note, establishing an updated labor migration policy based on ten core principles. The proposed measures would
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