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Effective June 3, 2026, companies in Malaysia must submit a Foreign Knowledge Worker (FKW) Projection Request via the eXpats system, replacing the discontinued FKW Headcount Declaration function. The change was announced by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC).
As of June 1, 2026, Finland no longer accepts non-biometric passports issued by Russia as valid travel documents for residence permit applications. Non-biometric passports are those lacking a microchip with biometric identifiers.
Effective June 3, 2026, Denmark's SIRI is adding offshore work questions to the AR6 and AR7 application forms. Companies submitting these applications will be required to answer additional questions if the applicant will be working offshore.
The Irish Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration has removed the right of appeal for certain short-stay (Type C) visa refusals effective June 1, 2026. Applicants whose short-stay visa is refused under the affected categories will no longer be able to appeal the decision.
From May 22, 2026, EU Directive 2024/1233 changes how the Netherlands processes residence and work permits, affecting categories including paid employment, highly skilled migrants, EU Blue Card, researchers, work experience, and orientation year graduates. First-time applications may face longer processing times under the new rules.
A memo from DHS General Counsel James Percival instructs ICE attorneys in the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor to establish anti-fraud policies targeting immigration attorneys who file false asylum claims in immigration court.
Ireland has revised its Employment Permits occupation lists following a review, adding roles across construction, healthcare, transport, and agri-food sectors. The changes are intended to help employers recruit from abroad where domestic skills shortages exist.
On May 27, 2026, Switzerland's Federal Council adopted proposed amendments to the Federal Act on Foreign Nationals and Integration aimed at improving labor market access for holders of protection status S and internationally trained workers. The changes are intended to strengthen workforce integration and address labor shortages.
The Irish Government has announced the Temporary Protection Transition Scheme, a new immigration pathway offering Stamp 4 status to individuals currently in Ireland under Temporary Protection as that programme nears expiry. Eligibility requirements apply, and the change has implications for employers.
From June 1, 2026, Swedish work permit applicants must earn at least 90% of the Swedish median salary, following the Swedish Migration Agency's confirmation of the final occupation lists under Bill Prop. 2025/26:87. Certain occupations are exempted from or excluded from this threshold requirement.
Sweden's Riksdag has reformed residence permit rules for researchers, doctoral candidates, and higher-education students, taking effect June 11, 2026, with some provisions for researchers and doctoral candidates available from June 1, 2026. The changes improve pathways for researchers and doctoral candidates while tightening conditions for higher-education students.
Malaysia has confirmed transitional arrangements for the Employment Pass minimum salary revisions taking effect June 1, 2026, including how the new requirements will apply to applications already in progress. The update follows an Expats Service Centre announcement made on May 21, 2026.
The 2026 H-1B initial selection process included two notable changes: a $100,000 fee requirement for certain petitions and at least one additional procedural change. Employers and applicants are advised to prepare contingency plans given these new requirements.
USCIS has restricted in-country green card applications by reclassifying adjustment of status as "extraordinary relief" rather than a routine pathway. A vague "economic benefit" exemption leaves EB-5 investor visa holders uncertain about their eligibility.
The UK is considering a new investor visa requiring a minimum £5 million investment, available on an invite-only basis, with a path to settlement after three years. The proposal follows the earlier abolition of the Tier 1 Investor visa.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has automatically extended Temporary Protected Status for Lebanon by six months, covering the period from May 28, 2026 through November 27, 2026. The extension was published in the Federal Register and follows statutory requirements governing TPS designations.
Malaysia's Expatriate Services Division has postponed the new succession plan requirement for expatriate passes to January 1, 2027, as part of a phased implementation. The Revised Expatriate Pass Salary Policy remains on schedule to take effect June 1, 2026.
From June 1, 2026, Sweden will require work permit applicants to earn at least 90% of the median salary in Sweden. The government has published a list of occupations that are exempt from this new salary rule.
From June 1, 2026, Immigration New Zealand will require Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) applicants in ANZSCO and National Occupation List skill level 3 occupations to meet minimum English language requirements. Previously, these requirements applied only to skill level 4 and 5 occupations.
From June 1, 2026, new applicants in the Growth category of New Zealand's Active Investor Plus Visa may include philanthropy as part of their investment, capped at 20% of the total. The Growth category minimum investment requirement remains NZD 5 million.
Malaysia's MDEC is rolling out system updates to the Expats System in preparation for revised expatriate salary and employment pass policies. Effective May 25, 2026, the FKW Headcount Declaration request function will be discontinued as part of this transition.
Ghana launched a new e-visa portal on May 25, 2026, enabling eligible foreign nationals to submit, pay for, and track visa and ETA applications online. African country nationals receive a fee waiver, and the ETA is introduced as a new entry requirement.
The U.S. State Department announced on May 22, 2026 that all available Employment-Based Second Preference (EB-2) immigrant visas chargeable to India have been issued for fiscal year 2026. No further EB-2 visas will be available for India-chargeable applicants until the new fiscal year begins.
Cyprus's Migration Department launched a pilot online renewal service for temporary residence permits on May 22, 2026. The pilot covers renewals for temporary permits tied to remunerated employment and domestic employment with the same employer.
As of May 26, 2026, IRCC has changed visa requirements for eligible Indonesian and Malaysian citizens. Those who have held a Canadian temporary resident visa in the past 10 years, or who currently hold a valid US non-immigrant visa, may qualify under revised entry conditions.
The Venezuelan government is replacing in-person consulate and embassy applications with an automated online system through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs platform for issuing travel safe-conducts (salvoconductos) to Venezuelan citizens who need to return to the country without a valid passport.
USCIS issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199 on May 21, 2026, instructing officers to treat adjustment of status as an extraordinary discretionary benefit requiring applicants to affirmatively demonstrate they merit a favorable decision. The memo does not change existing statute or regulations but signals a stricter evaluative posture for AOS applications.
On May 22, 2026, USCIS issued a policy memo stating that adjustment of status is a matter of discretion and administrative grace, effectively requiring immigrants to complete the process outside the United States. This represents a significant change to how green card applications are processed for individuals currently residing in the US.
Mexico's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, jointly with the Ministry of the Interior, has published a reform to the General Guidelines for the Issuance of Visas. The reform introduces new visa requirements targeting specialized foreign personnel providing services related to technology and strategic projects.
From July 20, 2026, Group visitor visa and Tour Escort visitor visa (including Approved Destination Status) applications must be submitted through Immigration New Zealand's Immigration Online system. ADS covers Chinese tourists traveling to New Zealand in tour groups.
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