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The US Department of State has published the May 2026 Visa Bulletin, with USCIS confirming that employment-based applicants must use the Final Action Dates chart. No meaningful movement is reported across employment-based categories, representing a pause after several months of advancement.
The Czech government has been overhauling its immigration processes since January 2026, including reforms to employer reporting obligations and digitalization efforts. Effective 1 May 2026, the minimum gross salary required for the EU Blue Card has been updated.
Romania published Emergency Ordinance No. 32/2026 on April 27, 2026, overhauling its immigration framework for non-EU workers. The ordinance introduces a digitalised system to replace the existing work permit and visa process.
USCIS has received sufficient petitions to fill the second allocation of 27,736 returning worker H-2B visas for FY 2026, covering employment start dates from April 1 through April 30. No further petitions will be accepted under this allocation.
An interim final rule effective May 29, 2026 implements immigration fees from the H.R. 1 Reconciliation Act of 2025, including an Annual Asylum Fee. Asylum seekers who do not pay the fee within 30 days face specified consequences under the new rule.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated officer instructions to extend the validity of WP-EXT interim proof of work letters from 180 days to 365 days. These letters are issued automatically when an online work permit application is received, authorizing the foreign national to continue working under paragraph R186(u).
New Zealand offers various visa pathways for skilled workers, investors, retirees, and family migrants, each with specific entry and residency requirements. Some foreign nationals may qualify for visa-free or simplified entry depending on their nationality.
Thailand is considering reducing its 60-day visa-free stay as part of a screening and sustainable tourism review. No changes are in effect yet.
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