Skilled Visas
Immigration pathways for in-demand occupations — healthcare workers, IT professionals, engineers, scientists, and academics. Covers shortage occupation lists, credential evaluation, and fast-track options.
Nepal Resumes Issuing Work Permits for Middle East After Conflict-Induced Pause
Nepal resumes work permits for seven Middle East countries for renewals and existing approvals, easing a six-week block for 20,000+ migrant workers.
Russia Cuts Migrant Work Permits 22% Under Decree №883 Starting Early 2026
Russia's 2026-2030 migration policy prioritizes security, offering fast-track residency for specialists while tightening medical and stay rules for…
Belgium Requires Mandatory Digital-Only Work Permit Submission via Working in Belgium Portal
Belgium mandates digital-only work permit filings via the 'Working in Belgium' portal starting May 2026, cutting processing times…
Manitoba Loosens Temporary Foreign Worker Rules for Rural Jobs Outside Winnipeg CMA
Manitoba eases TFWP rules for rural and northern employers, raising the low-wage cap to 15% until March 2027,…
Kazakhstan Eases Visa Processing for Foreign Workers in High-Demand Sectors
Kazakhstan streamlines visas for IT and healthcare specialists in 2026 while maintaining strict local hiring quotas and labor…
Canada to Scrap 3 Skilled Worker Routes, Replace with Single Express Entry Class
Canada proposes merging Express Entry streams into one high-skilled class by 2026 to simplify immigration and target priority…
Immigration New Zealand Raises Parent Visitor Visa Income Thresholds from April 30
New Zealand announces higher income thresholds for parent visas effective April 30, 2026, impacting resident and visitor sponsorship…
Ministry of Labour Says No Work Permit Officials at Juba International Airport
South Sudan Ministry of Labour warns that no work permit services are authorized at Juba Airport; all applications…
Canada Drops Co-Op Work Permit for Work-Integrated Learning at Designated Schools
Canada removes separate co-op work permit requirements for international students; a valid study permit now covers mandatory work…
Nova Scotia and Quebec Lead Easing of Rural Work Permits Under New Temporary Policy
Verification is lacking for a new 2026 rural work permit policy in Nova Scotia and Quebec; existing RCIP…