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…
Report on New Temporary Rural Work Permit Policy in Nova Scotia and Quebec Unverified
Verification is lacking for a new 2026 rural work permit policy in Nova Scotia and Quebec; existing RCIP…
Australia Tightens Student Visas Under Simplified Framework, 40% Indian Rejections
Australia's student visa rejection rate for Indian applicants hit 40% in February 2026, the highest in two decades,…
Japan Freezes Specified Skilled Worker Type 1 Visa Applications for Food Service Sector
Japan suspends overseas food service visa applications for fiscal 2026 due to quota limits; new approvals for restaurant…
Swedish Businesses Urge Fast Work Permit Exemption for 152 Occupations at 100% Median Salary
Swedish businesses urge the government to approve a 152-occupation exemption list as work permit salary thresholds rise to…
Vietnam Eases Foreign Worker Rules; U.S. Tightens Visa Vetting in 2026
Vietnam streamlines work permits to 10 days while the U.S. tightens vetting and mandates pre-interview registration for applicants…
Canada Tightens LMIA Rules for Low-Wage Stream in Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Canada tightens 2026 LMIA rules, doubling advertising time and cutting worker targets while shifting focus toward LMIA-exempt International…
Resident Aliens with Work Visas Can Claim Earned Income Tax Credit Under One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The April 15, 2027 deadline is vital for visa holders. Determine residency status to claim 2026 tax deductions…
Meta Files H-1B Visa for AI Research Scientist Paid Up to $650,000 Base
Meta's 2025 H-1B filings reveal AI salaries up to $650k, with half of 5,800+ petitions for software engineers…
Healthcare Professionals Get Easier English Test Path for U.S. Work Permits
CGFNS lowered the PTE Academic speaking score from 63 to 50 for VisaScreen applicants in 2026, easing U.S.…