UAE Rolls Out AI-Powered Platform “eye” to Speed Work-Permit Screening with Smart Algorithms
The UAE launches an AI-powered work permit screening platform in May 2026 to automate applicant assessment and align…
Germany’s Embassy in Brazil Launches International Portal for Chancenkarte Job Visas
Germany's Embassy in Brazil launched a digital portal for Chancenkarte applications on May 1, 2026, moving the job-seeker…
Nearly Half of South Asian Applicants Face Refusal as Student Visa Rejections Rise
Australia hits record student visa refusal rates for South Asian applicants in 2026, with Nepal and India seeing…
Canada Maintains Current Validity for Work Authorisation Support Letters
Canada has not increased the validity of work authorization support letters for maintained status, despite changes to Port…
Senate Democrats Push Vote to Block Review Act, Keep Automatic Work Permit Extensions
Senate Democrats use the Congressional Review Act to force a vote on restoring automatic work permit extensions for…
Canada Enforces 365-Day Work Rule for Maintained Status with WP-EXT Interim Letters
IRCC extends WP-EXT work-authorization letters to 365 days, allowing foreign workers on maintained status to continue working for…
British Columbia Invites 150 Skilled Workers in Latest BC PNP Skills Immigration Draw
BC PNP issued 484 invitations on April 22, 2026, targeting Tech, Healthcare, and Construction with scores ranging from…
Japan Eats Up 5-Year Specified Skilled Worker Visa Quota Fast in Food Service
Japan suspends food service SSW visas as 50,000-worker quota hits its limit early in 2026. No new applications…
Migrant Care Workers Face 15-Year Wait for Indefinite Leave to Remain
The UK proposes 2026 settlement changes, extending the wait for Indefinite Leave to Remain to 10 years for…
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…
Russia Unveils 2026-2030 Migration Policy Prioritizing Security Over Demographics
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…