A ministerial order published on June 23, 2026 in the Gazette Officielle du Québec establishes new rules governing when and how undertaking applications in the family reunification category will be accepted. An undertaking application is a binding contract between a sponsor and the person they wish to sponsor.
In a 6–3 decision in Mullin v. Al Otro Lado, the US Supreme Court ruled on June 25, 2026 that the Immigration and Nationality Act does not require border officials to process asylum claims from individuals who have not yet physically entered the United States. The ruling upholds restrictions on asylum access at the border.
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.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to allow the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for approximately 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians residing in the United States. The Court held that federal law limits judicial review of DHS decisions on TPS designations.
Thailand has introduced an e-Extension portal and the THIM immigration app to allow digital visa extensions, with the aim of reducing in-person immigration queues. The tools are available to holders of tourist and long-stay visas.
Dubai's Digital Nomad Visa, launched in 2021, allows remote workers to live and work in the UAE. This guide covers eligibility, application steps, and tax considerations relevant to American applicants.
Japan's Cabinet approved a visa fee increase effective July 1, 2026. Single-entry visa fees will rise from 3,000 yen to 15,000 yen, and multiple-entry visa fees will increase from 6,000 yen to 30,000 yen.
The Swiss Federal Council has opened a consultation on whether to extend Protection Status S for displaced Ukrainians past its current March 2027 expiry, citing the ongoing conflict and lack of a foreseeable ceasefire. The consultation involves cantons, municipalities, social partners, and other stakeholders.