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Starting July 1, 2025, Poland will implement significant changes to its immigration system regarding how foreign nationals apply for the Single Permit, which combines work and residence authorization into one document. Under the new regulations,

Portugal has rolled out a significant update to support foreign nationals residing in the country, especially those affected by administrative delays. Under the new directive, residence permits due to expire between February 22, 2020, and

The UK Ministry of Justice has unveiled a major increase in legal aid rates for immigration and asylum cases the most substantial enhancement in the sector since 1996. Following a public consultation earlier this year,

The Italian government has announced a new visa quota policy that will grant close to half a million work permits to non-European Union nationals over a three-year period, from 2026 to 2028. This move is

Starting July 1, 2025, Germany will officially eliminate its global visa appeal process known as the remonstration procedure. This change affects all foreign nationals including Nigerians who will no longer have the option to file

In a groundbreaking policy shift introduced in 2025, the United States now permits foreign startup founders and business owners to self-sponsor their H-1B visas: a major development expected to boost international entrepreneurship and innovation within

The U.S. government has introduced a new policy permitting the removal of citizenship from naturalized Americans who have committed certain criminal offenses. Naturalized citizens are individuals born outside the United States who later became citizens

Scotland is preparing to introduce new immigration routes aimed at addressing workforce shortages, including a Rural Visa Pilot and a visa specifically for international graduates of Scottish universities. These proposed pathways are designed to attract

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced a major change to its policy regarding marriage recognition for asylum seekers and refugees. New Rule Effective July 3, 2025 Beginning July 3, 2025, USCIS

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

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