From June 2026, South Korea's Top-Tier Visa now covers professors and researchers in science and technology, following a joint announcement by the Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Science and ICT on May 31, 2026. The visa had previously been restricted to employees at companies in eight high-tech industries including semiconductors.
Kazakhstan has confirmed that nationals from 105 countries are eligible to obtain an electronic visa without visiting an embassy. The e-visa system allows entry without in-person consular appointments, subject to eligibility and stay duration rules.
From June 15, nationals of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Nicaragua will require a visa to enter Ireland. The change follows a similar move by the UK and coincides with a broader EU tightening of policy toward golden passport programs.
The U.S. Department of State confirmed that as of June 5, 2026, all available EB-5 unreserved immigrant visas chargeable to India have been issued for fiscal year 2026. U.S. embassies and consulates can no longer issue EB-5 unreserved visas to Indian applicants for the remainder of FY 2026.
Hungary's National Directorate for Aliens Policing (OIF) will no longer accept new guest worker residence permit applications effective June 6, 2026. Applications submitted by June 5, 2026 with the administrative fee paid will still be processed, and existing permit holders may still apply for extensions.
Effective June 9, 2026, the Philippines Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) transferred all Alien Employment Permit (AEP) processing from regional offices to the DOLE Central Office under the Bureau of Local Employment (BLE), per Administrative Order No. 199 issued June 8, 2026. Regional offices will no longer handle AEP applications.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 begins June 11, with Dallas among the host cities. Travelers attending the tournament should be aware of immigration entry requirements and preparation steps for visiting the United States.
Effective May 30, 2026, all nine existing Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) streams have been revoked as Ontario transitions to a redesigned immigration framework aimed at aligning with labour market needs. New draws across all streams are paused while the replacement framework is prepared for launch.
The US Department of State has issued a temporary final rule adding an optional $750 expedited interview fee for B1/B2 visa applicants, effective July 1 through December 31, 2026. Eligible applicants who pay the fee can secure an interview appointment within 10 business days, subject to availability.