Andorra Increases Work Permit Quota by 250
On June 22, 2026, the government of Andorra approved an increase of 250 permits under its general quota for residence and work authorizations, including cross-border worker permits. Read more.
Canada Advances Plans for Sustainable Immigration Levels and Economic Pathways
On June 23, 2026, Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial immigration ministers met to discuss priorities for the 2027–2029 Immigration Levels Plan and broader system reforms. The discussions focused on balancing immigration levels with economic needs, labor market demands and long-term system sustainability. Read more.
Canada Proposes New Asylum Regulations to Streamline Processing and Improve Decision Times
The government of Canada has proposed updates to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations to modernize the asylum process and support faster, more predictable decision-making. Read more.
Canada, Québec Reopens Family Sponsorship Intake with New Cap and Structured Application Period (2026–2028)
Québec announced a new intake period for family reunification (regroupement familial), reopening applications from July 2, 2026, to June 30, 2028, under updated rules designed to manage demand and align with immigration targets. Read more.
Canada, Québec Reopens PEQ Immigration Pathway
Québec will reopen the PEQ immigration program from July 2 to October 31, 2026, with no cap on applications for eligible foreign workers and graduates as part of a temporary two-year policy transition. Read more.
Denmark Updates Salary Benchmarks for Work Permit Applications
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) has released updated income statistics, which will apply to work and residence permit applications submitted on or after July 1, 2026. Read more.
EU Agrees on Digital System for Posted Worker Declarations
On June 23, 2026, the European Council and Parliament reached a provisional agreement on a regulation to establish a standardized digital system for declaring posted workers across EU member states. Read more.
India Updates FRRO Registration Rules for Foreign Nationals Staying Beyond 180 Days
India updated its FRRO registration rules, requiring foreign nationals who intend to stay beyond 180 days to complete registration before the end of their stay, eliminating the prior 14-day post-expiry grace period. Read more.
Ireland Introduces New Visa Requirements for Select Nationals
The Irish government announced that nationals of Nicaragua, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Lucia are now required to obtain a visa prior to traveling to Ireland. The new rules took effect on June 15, 2026. Read more.
Ireland Updates Non-EEA Family Reunification Policy
Ireland introduced updated requirements for non-EEA family reunification, including higher income thresholds and new eligibility conditions. Read more.
Japan Increases Visa Fees Effective July 2026
Japan announced a substantial increase in visa issuance fees for applications submitted on or after July 1, 2026. Read more.
New Zealand Finalizes Skilled Migrant Category and Work to Residence Changes
Immigration New Zealand released the final framework for updates to the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) and Work to Residence pathways, set to take effect on August 24, 2026. Read more.
Norway Extends Suspension of Return Requirements for Lebanese Nationals
The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) and the Immigration Appeals Board (UNE) have extended the temporary suspension of the duty to return to Lebanon until September 18, 2026. Read more.
Saudi Arabia Introduces ETA for United Kingdom Citizens
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) announced the introduction of a new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for United Kingdom (UK) citizens, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing global mobility and strengthening bilateral relations with the UK. Read more.
South Africa Proposes New Rules on Employment of Foreign Workers
The South African government introduced the Employment Services Amendment Bill, 2026, which seeks to strengthen the regulation of employment services and establish a more structured framework for hiring foreign workers. Read more.
Switzerland Extension of Temporary Protection Status S for Ukrainians
On June 19, 2026, the Swiss Federal Council announced the launch of a consultation on the future of Temporary Protection Status S, which was introduced for individuals displaced by the conflict in Ukraine. Read more.
Taiwan Updates Online Passport Renewal Program
Taiwan will expand eligibility for its conditional online passport renewal system beginning July 1, 2026, allowing more citizens to renew passports digitally. Read more.
United Kingdom Opens Youth Mobility Visa Ballot for July 2026
The United Kingdom (UK) government confirmed the opening of the second ballot for the Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) visa, scheduled to run from July 14 to July 16, 2026. Read more.
