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UK To Double ILR Wait To 10 Years In Biggest Migration Overhaul In 50 Years

November 21, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The United Kingdom is preparing major changes to the path migrants must take to gain permanent residency, unveiling a new “Earned Settlement” system that extends the usual qualification period for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)

UK Set To Impose Visa Ban On Countries Refusing To Take Back Illegal Migrants

November 20, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The United Kingdom is set to tighten visa rules for countries that do not cooperate in repatriating their citizens, marking one of the most assertive immigration enforcement measures under the Labour government. Home Secretary Shabana

Poland Announces New Salary Rules For Foreign And Local Workers From 2026

November 19, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Poland has announced updated wage rules that will affect both local employees and foreign nationals working in the country under various permit categories. The new guidelines, issued by Polish authorities, introduce revised minimum salary requirements

Hong Kong Expands Short-Term Visa Scheme To 17 Sectors To Attract Global Professionals

November 14, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) government has broadened its Immigration Facilitation Scheme for Visitors Participating in Short-term Activities in Designated Sectors (STV Scheme), simplifying entry for international professionals attending work-related events in the

Malaysia Eases Visa Overstay Process With New 90-Day Fine Policy

November 14, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Malaysia has launched a new initiative designed to simplify the process for foreign professionals and their families who occasionally overstay their visas. Called the Overstay Management Program, the system enables holders of Employment Passes and

Trump Defends H-1B Visa Program, Says U.S. Needs Skilled Foreign Workers

November 13, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

U.S. President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his backing for the inclusion of skilled foreign workers in the American workforce, emphasizing that certain sectors rely on expertise that cannot be quickly replaced by domestic labor. In

New Zealand To Launch Two New Seasonal Work Visas For Foreign Workers On December 8

November 13, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has unveiled two fresh seasonal visa options under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme, expanding opportunities for foreign workers seeking temporary employment in New Zealand. The new visas are designed

Canada Issues New Rules For Cancellation Of Temporary Visas, Study, And Work Permits

November 11, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced new operational guidelines that clarify when temporary resident documents such as visitor visas, study permits, work permits, and electronic travel authorizations (eTAs) can be revoked. The updated

New Zealand Adopts National Occupation List For Work Visa Applications

November 11, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Immigration New Zealand is introducing a major update to the way work visa applications are assessed, with a new National Occupation List (NOL) set to take effect in November 2025. This new list will replace

UK’s Immigration Crackdown To Cost $5.7 Billion, Home Office Warns

November 7, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The UK government’s effort to curb immigration could cost the nation up to £4.4 billion ($5.7 billion), according to an internal Home Office analysis, casting doubt on Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s pledge to control migration

Canada Cuts Temporary Immigration, Opens Residency Path For H-1B Visa Holders

November 6, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Canada is undergoing its most significant immigration policy reform in decades, with the federal government announcing plans to cut the number of temporary residents by nearly one-third while introducing a streamlined pathway for U.S.-based H-1B

China Launches Digital Arrival Card, Visa-Free Transit Access For Foreigners

November 6, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

China is set to launch a new digital arrival card system and broaden its visa-free transit options as part of efforts to modernize border procedures and attract more international visitors following the global travel recovery.

Cheapest EU Work Visas For 2026: Germany, Spain Top The List

November 4, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

For professionals considering a move to Europe, 2026 could present an ideal opportunity to relocate affordably. Although some European nations have recently raised their visa fees, several EU countries continue to offer cost-effective options, making

U.S. Ends Automatic Extension Of Work Permits For Immigrants, Effective Oct 30

October 31, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a new policy that will end the automatic extension of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for certain immigrants renewing their work permits. The agency cited national security

Singapore Introduces 180-Day Re-Entry Permit Renewal Rule For Permanent Residents

October 22, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Starting December 1, 2025, Singapore will introduce tighter immigration requirements for permanent residents (PRs). Under the new rules, PRs will have 180 days to renew their re-entry permits (REP). Failure to do so within this