The Hong Kong Immigration Department has announced it will increase fees for various immigration and passport services starting September 8, 2025. This marks the first substantial revision of these charges in years. The upcoming adjustments
A recent policy change by the U.S. federal government could significantly impact how employers manage the immigration status of their employees and may result in sudden job losses for thousands of immigrant workers. The Department
Cuba has extended the validity of its traditional Tarjeta del Turista (tourist card) until December 31, 2025, offering travelers more time to adjust to the country’s new electronic visa (e-Visa) system introduced in July 2024.
Starting July 1, 2025, Vietnam will implement a major administrative reform that decentralizes the processing of work permits and immigration services for foreign professionals. This move, aimed at improving efficiency, will see the Ministry of
The Danish government has officially increased its citizenship application fee by 50%, raising the cost from €536 to €804, as of June 18, 2025. In addition, a new €402 fee will apply to individuals submitting
Starting June 15, 2025, the United Kingdom has transitioned from physical visa stickers to a fully digital eVisa system for non-European skilled workers and students. This move is part of the UK government’s broader initiative
Portugal has announced sweeping changes to its immigration policies, including a significant extension of the residency period required for foreign nationals to become eligible for citizenship from five to ten years. António Leitão Amaro, Minister
Starting 29 September 2025, New Zealand will roll out a new visa initiative aimed at strengthening family ties for migrants. The Parent Boost Visa is designed to allow temporary residents to bring their parents for
Beginning May 26, 2025, New Zealand will remove the necessity for certified translations of supporting papers from the visitor visa application procedure. This reform is intended to lower expenses and decrease application delays, making it
Nigerian students enrolled in the United Kingdom are among the many international students impacted by the recent UK government policy that shortens the Graduate Route visa duration from two years to 18 months. This change,
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has unveiled a new initiative offering undocumented migrants a $1,000 incentive and travel assistance if they voluntarily return to their country of origin through the CBP Home App.
CERN, also known as the European Organization for Nuclear Research, has announced numerous job openings on its Geneva campus for a variety of positions, including those for international professionals, and is offering work visa sponsorships
Poland’s Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, has stated that the government will temporarily prohibit the right of refugees arriving at Poland’s border with Belarus to seek asylum. This step comes after President Andrzej Duda signed a
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has given a total of 8,036 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency in Canada in two recent Express Entry draws, demonstrating its commitment to attracting competent applicants to
Denmark continues to enforce its requirements on student visa holders from non-EU/EEA countries in order to prevent the exploitation of student residence permits for labor migration. These restrictions, which were established in past years, aim