New Zealand, Immigration Online, Family Visa: Partners and Children Must Apply Online from June 1
Immigration New Zealand moved new family visa applications to its enhanced online platform on June 1, 2026, for…
New Zealand Skilled Migrant Category Eyes August 2026 Changes: New Work Experience and Trades Pathways
New Zealand overhauls the Skilled Migrant Category on August 24, 2026, adding new residency pathways for trades and…
EU Council Tightens Short-Stay Visas for Somalis Starting June 2026
EU restricts Somali visas starting June twenty-five, 2026, citing low cooperation on migrant readmission; processing time rises to…
U.S. Department of State Skips APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting in Macau Over Visa Dispute
U.S. boycotts high-level APEC tourism talks in Macau due to Chinese visa rules blocking emergency consular access for…
Filipino Travellers Exempt from Higher Japan Temporary Visitor Visa Fees
Filipino travelers remain exempt from Japan’s fivefold visa fee increase for short-term stays starting July 1, 2026; 90-day…
USCIS Completes H-1B FY2027 Selection: Use STEM OPT or Other Options If Not Selected
USCIS completes FY 2027 H-1B selection using a new wage-weighted system. Petition filing begins April 1, 2026, for…
Canada Extends Ukraine Open Work Permits: IRCC and DHS Coordinate 2026 Policy
Canada extended work permit measures for eligible Ukrainians through March 31, 2027, with up to three more years…
Canada Grants Temporary Immigration Relief to Foreign Nationals Affected by Natural Disasters
Canada now gives eligible temporary residents affected by natural disasters up to six months to restore status. The…
Dubai Remote Work Visa 2026: Monthly Income Requirement for Foreign Employer
Dubai's 2026 remote work visa allows foreigners with a $3,500 monthly income to live in the UAE while…
Germany EU Blue Card 2026 Salary Thresholds Rise to €50,700, Lower at €45,934 for Shortage Occupations
Germany sets 2026 EU Blue Card salary thresholds at €50,700 for general roles and €45,934.20 for shortage jobs,…
Germany Online Visa Portal: Digital Family Reunification and More Now Available
Germany launches a Consular Services Portal for digital long-stay visa applications, streamlining the process for workers and students…
Germany Opportunity Card 2026: Skilled Workers Can Enter Without Job Offer
Germany's 2026 Opportunity Card allows skilled non-EU workers to enter and seek jobs for 12 months using a…
UK Raises Settlement English Requirement to B2 Level: Skilled Worker Visa Holders Must Prepare Before March 2027
UK settlement rules change March 26, 2027, raising the English language requirement to B2 level for Skilled Workers,…
EFCC Arrests Travel Firm CEO Chukwujindu Nchekwube Over N68 Million Visa Fraud
EFCC arrests travel executives in Enugu for N68M visa fraud scheme involving forged documents, amid warnings of permanent…