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Albania offers a one-year single permit for digital mobile workers with specific eligibility criteria, a required document checklist, and application steps. The permit is distinct from ordinary visa-free entry and involves costs that are not fully published by the government.
Executive Order No. 86 created a digital nomad visa framework for the Philippines, but as of September 27, 2026, the category was not visible on the live eVisa policy page. Fees, income thresholds, application procedures, and launch details remain operationally unverified.
Bulgaria's digital nomad residence route is now backed by enacted legislation and an official document checklist covering three eligible applicant profiles. The process involves a Type D visa sequence, with a 2026 income threshold and some procedural details still to be confirmed.
France does not offer a dedicated digital nomad visa; remote workers must choose between the visitor visa and the entrepreneur or profession libérale routes, with foreign remote work not automatically permitted under either. Employees, freelancers, and non-working residents face different eligibility requirements depending on their work situation.
Latvia offers a digital nomad visa with specific eligibility requirements, associated costs, and an application process for remote workers. The guide covers the key criteria and steps required to apply.
Malaysia's DE Rantau digital nomad pass has updated eligibility criteria, income evidence requirements, and application procedures. Applicants should review current requirements before applying.
An overview of the application process and eligibility requirements for Slovenia's digital nomad visa in 2026. The article covers what applicants can expect when applying for this visa category.
A podcast episode covers the process of relocating to France, including visa options, financial requirements, and how to choose a region. Topics include practical steps for prospective residents planning a move in 2026.
A page describes automation and integration tools for immigration-related workflows and systems. No specific policy changes or updates are detailed.
A post covers immigration data, research, and information systems. No specific policy changes or findings are described in the available excerpt.
Technology and AI solutions are being applied to support employers and sponsorship-related immigration processes. No specific product, policy change, or jurisdiction is identified in the available content.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has released a 358-page proposed rule for the EB-5 investor visa program, establishing a $1.4 million investment tier, a two-year capital commitment requirement, and a sanctions enforcement regime for regional centers.
Antigua's Prime Minister has warned that the country could lose Schengen visa-free access by the end of the year. The government has stated its citizenship-by-investment program will continue regardless of that outcome.
Foreign nationals working in Bermuda must hold a valid work permit, with applications submitted by the employer rather than the individual. Bermuda's Department of Immigration administers multiple permit types depending on the nature of employment.
Bermuda does not issue its own tourist visa; since March 2014, visitors from most countries can enter without one. Travelers from certain nations must hold a valid multiple re-entry visa (MRV) for the US, UK, or Canada prior to arrival.
The UK is debating whether to introduce a new £5 million investor visa after scrapping its previous scheme due to money-laundering concerns. The Treasury, Home Office, and various campaigners are reported to oppose a replacement program.
USCIS has opened a new Atlanta Asylum Office to handle affirmative asylum interviews for applicants in Georgia and Alabama. Starting July 8, 2026, applicants under this office's jurisdiction will be scheduled at one of three interview locations.
Following the Supreme Court's decision in Mullin v. Doe, USCIS has issued updated E-Verify and Form I-9 guidance for employers and Temporary Protected Status beneficiaries from Burma, Ethiopia, Haiti, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. The guidance is temporary while lower court litigation over TPS terminations continues.
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Effective June 12, 2026, Ireland's Department of Justice amended its Non-EEA Family Reunification Policy, introducing changes to eligibility criteria, financial requirements, and sponsorship obligations. The amendments affect both Irish citizens and non-EEA nationals seeking to reunite with family members, as well as individuals granted international protection.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has extended the grace period for foreign workers whose work permits expired more than six months ago, or who were not issued work permits within six months of joining an establishment, until the end of 2026.
Immigration New Zealand has changed its policy to require police certificates to be submitted at the time of application for student and certain other temporary visas, effective immediately. Applications missing a required police certificate may be declined without further request for the document.
Australia's Department of Home Affairs has raised skilled visa income thresholds by 3.8% effective July 1, 2026, in line with changes to the Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings (AWOTE). These thresholds are indexed annually to keep skilled migrant wages aligned with broader Australian wage growth.
The Department of Homeland Security has published a proposed rule to comprehensively implement the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, affecting the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program and Regional Center Program. The proposal includes new compliance requirements, expanded government oversight, fraud-prevention measures, and investor protections.
Effective June 25, 2026, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended its visa-on-arrival program to ordinary passport holders from Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Kenya, and South Africa, along with their accompanying family members.
From midnight July 12, 2026 (NZST), Immigration New Zealand will only accept in-person Occupational English Test (OET) results for visa applications. All parts of the OET must be completed at a supervised testing facility; remote or online test formats will no longer be accepted.
Iceland's Directorate of Immigration has announced that amendments to the Foreign Nationals Act and the Act on the Employment Rights of Foreign Nationals now allow student residence permit holders to work without obtaining a separate work permit.
Changes to Ontario Regulation 422/17 under the Ontario Immigration Act, 2015 came into force on June 26, 2026, eliminating the existing eight OINP streams. A new Ontario Workforce Priority stream with an Expression of Interest system is set to open following the redesign.
Ontario's Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) introduced amendments effective June 26, 2026, following a pause on May 30, 2026. The redesign aims to align immigration streams with labour market needs and address workforce shortages in key economic sectors.
Sweden introduced work permit reforms on June 1, 2026, covering new salary thresholds, mandatory comprehensive health insurance for standard permit categories, employer compliance checks, and changes to permit durations.
Polish authorities have set three compliance deadlines falling between June 30 and August 3, 2026 affecting employers of foreign nationals, including changes related to student work permit exemptions. Employers are required to audit affected employee populations and take action before each deadline.
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