Andorra: Issues Guidance on EU Entry-Exit System Implementation.
New guidance was released to help travelers and employers prepare for the upcoming EU Entry Exit System rollout in Andorra. Read more.
Australia: Expands Immi App to 47 Countries for Biometric Submissions.
Offshore visa applicants will now be able to submit facial biometrics via smartphone, as access to the Immi App expands to 47 countries. Read more.
Bermuda: Updates English Language Testing Requirements for Immigration Programs.
Revised English language test criteria now apply to select immigration categories in Bermuda. Read more.
Canada: Alberta Introduces Fee for Worker Expression of Interest Submissions.
A new CAD 135 fee has been implemented for Worker Expression of Interest applications under the AAIP in Alberta. Read more.
Canada: Extends Work Permit Measures for Ukrainians Through March 2027.
Eligible Ukrainian nationals can continue applying for work permit extensions under CUAET measures, now extended through 31 March 2027. Read more.
Canada: Launches 30 Day Passport Processing Guarantee for Eligible Applications.
A new 30-day or free passport processing guarantee has been introduced for qualifying in-person applications. Read more.
Canada: Implements New Job Advertising Requirements for Low-Wage Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) Applications.
Effective 1 April 2026, updated job advertising rules apply to low-wage LMIA applications across Canada. Read more.
Canada: Removes Co op Work Permit Requirement for Eligible International Students.
Certain post-secondary international students will no longer need a co op work permit for eligible programs. Read more.
Czechia: Introduces New Employee Registration Requirements Effective April 2026.
Employers must comply with updated registration obligations under the revised ČSSZ-administered system in Czechia. Read more.
European Union: Approves Launch of EU Talent Pool Platform.
Final approval has been granted for the EU Talent Pool, which will connect non-EU job seekers with employers facing labor shortages. Read more.
Finland: Launches Initiative to Streamline Asylum Processing.
A new national project aims to improve efficiency and reduce processing times within Finland’s asylum system. Read more.
Saudi Arabia: Expands Saudization to 69 Additional Administrative Roles.
An additional 69 administrative support roles are now subject to Saudization requirements, mandating full employment of Saudi nationals. Read more.
South Africa: Extends Concessions for Pending Visa and Waiver Applications Through June 2027.
Temporary concessions for applicants with pending waiver, long-term visa, and appeal cases will remain in place until 30 June 2027. Read more.
Taiwan: Increases Visa Application Fees for US Citizens.
Visa application fees have been raised for US citizens applying for ROC visas in Taiwan. Read more.
Taiwan: Sets 2026 Job Seeking Visa Quota at 1,000.
A quota of 1,000 foreign professionals has been established for Taiwan’s 2026 Job Seeking Visa program. Read more.
