New Zealand Adds New Occupations to the National Occupation List and Increases Median Wage
New Zealand announced updates to the National Occupation List (NOL) and an upcoming increase to the annual median wage, which serves as a key benchmark across several immigration pathways. Read more.
New Zealand Changes to Employment Conditions for Open Work Visa Holders
New Zealand announced that new employment conditions will apply to individuals holding open work visas beginning 20 April 2026. Read more.
Poland Advances Draft Law to Phase Out Special Protections for Ukrainian Citizens
Poland announced that the Council of Ministers has approved a draft law that would phase out the temporary protections created under the Special Act on Assistance to Ukrainian Citizens. Read more.
Quebec, Canada, Updates LMIA Occupation List for 2026
Quebec has published its new list of occupations eligible for the province’s simplified Labor market impact assessment (LMIA–CAQ) process, effective February 24, 2026. Read more.
Saudi Arabia Announces New Nitaqat Phase for 2026–2028
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has announced a new phase of the Nitaqat Mutawar Program, set to begin in 2026 and run for three years. Read more.
Singapore Updated Employment Pass Eligibility Criteria for 2027
Singapore published updated eligibility criteria for the Employment Pass (EP). Read more.
