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.
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.
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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.
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.