Quebec has implemented a one-year cap on the number of foreign nationals from any one country that can be invited to apply for permanent residence under the Regular Skilled Worker Program. Until October 9, 2025.

The National Immigration Administration has extended the stay duration for foreign nationals eligible for visa-free transit from 72 hours and 144 hours, to 240 hours (10 days).

The fee for applications or renewals of residence permits has increased to USD 150 (up from USD 70). This new fee applies to both new applications...

All entrants (foreign nationals and residents of Indonesia) arriving in Indonesia must now submit an online health declaration form to screen for the MPox virus.

Based on practitioner experience, the Ministry of Interior has increased monitoring and enforcement of visa overstay rules for all visa types...

Amid a pronounced talent shortage in several industries, Israel's government has introduced a new policy allowing employers in the following sectors (among others)...

Effective immediately, employers of quota-subject work permit applicants must sign their contract of stay digitally instead of in person.

Work permit renewal applications for foreign workers age 60 and above who do not possess post-secondary school education qualifications...

Nationals of Azerbaijan, Georgia, Tajikistan, Moldova, and Eurasian Economic Union countries (Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Russia) must now apply for a Temporary Residence Permit...

The Malaysian Immigration Department is requiring employers whose foreign nationals are changing Employment Pass categories to submit a "change of category letter" at the approval stage of the application...

The Malaysian government has recently commenced issuing an Interim Endorsement Slip (IES) for holders of a long-term pass issued by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation.

Foreign nationals seeking to enter Mauritania for any reason must now apply for an e-visa through the National Agency for Population and Secure Titles Registry's website.

Effective January 1, 2025, nationals of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan will be restricted to staying in Russia visa exempt for a cumulative total of 90 days per calendar year; ...

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has introduced a program called the Expatriate Worker Wage Insurance Scheme, which aims to protect foreign workers in the private sector from salary.

Recent staffing changes and new processes at various Saudi consular posts in Egypt have led to significantly longer visa processing times...

The Department of Home Affairs has implemented a temporary concession until March 31, 2025, allowing applicants to select the earliest available appointment date on the Global VFS online system ...

Congress approved a law that includes the discontinuation of the Golden Visa program in Spain. Therefore, when the law is effective...

The Board of Investment (BOI) now exempts foreign nationals holding the title of president, chief executive officer, chairman, or managing director from age and experience requirements...

The waiver for employers to be exempt from the foreign worker to local worker quota requirement has been expanded, with new exemption options...

The government has expanded the visa waiver for tourism and business travelers to nationals of 53 countries, up from the previous 43 countries.