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UNITED KINGDOM – Update to UKVI Statement of Changes.
July 4, 2025
UKVI published the latest Statement of Changes, further clarifying proposals outlined in the “White Paper” published on May 12, 2025.
Read MorePHILIPPINES: Amendments to AEP application regulations and immigration visa processing.
July 4, 2025
The Department of Labor and Employment issued DOLE DO 248-A, which amends the guidelines on Alien Employment Permits.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA – Updates to immigration fees and thresholds.
July 2, 2025
Australia's latest immigration updates as of July 1, 2025, include increased visa fees and adjusted skilled visa income thresholds.
Read MorePORTUGAL – Residence permits extended until October 15, 2025.
July 1, 2025
Residence permits that expired between February 22, 2020 and June 30, 2025 will be considered valid until October 15, 2025.
Read MoreFINLAND – Changes to work-based residence permits.
July 1, 2025
The Finnish authorities have introduced important amendments to the legislation governing work-based residence permits.
Read MoreQ2 2025 Global Immigration Review.
June 26, 2025
Throughout Q2 2025, global mobility continued to be shaped by political recalibration, digital transformation, and labor market pressures.
Read MoreMIDDLE EAST – Impact of conflict on travel, immigration, and visa processing.
June 25, 2025
The escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran has triggered major travel and immigration disruption across the region.
Read MoreMEXICO – Processing delays due to staffing.
June 18, 2025
Significant staffing changes at the National Immigration Institute are affecting the timing of immigration processing and authorizations.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – Further update on phase-out of visa vignettes.
June 17, 2025
UKVI has announced the phasing out of 90-day vignette stickers for non-EU applicants for some visa routes from July 15, 2025.
Read MoreVIETNAM – National Public Service Portal.
June 17, 2025
From July all administrative procedures, including work permit applications, will be filed through the National Public Service Portal.
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