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UNITED KINGDOM – Phishing warning issued by the Home Office for sponsor licence holders.
July 22, 2025
The Home Office has warned of phishing scams via email that could lead to Sponsor Management System (SMS) accounts being compromised.
Read MoreDENMARK – Planned work permit exemption for key international event staff.
July 21, 2025
A work permit exemption will apply for certain international personnel involved in the organization and execution of business events.
Read MoreUNITED STATES – USCIS introduces new Visa Integrity Fee and updates to application costs.
July 21, 2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduces a new Visa Integrity Fee and raises costs for key immigration services, including I-94 and ESTA.
Read MoreUNITED 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.
Read MoreProvisional agreement reached on phased implementation of EU Entry/Exit System (EES)
June 13, 2025
A provisional agreement has been reached to allow EU Member States to introduce EES through a phased rollout over six months.
Read MoreSWEDEN – Notification of employee termination or departure.
June 13, 2025
Sweden plans to intensify the revocation of work permits for foreign nationals who are no longer employed or not actively using work permits.
Read MoreAZERBAIJAN – Planned introduction of a work permit exemption.
June 13, 2025
Azerbaijan authorities plan to introduce a new system under which eligible foreign nationals may be exempt from obtaining a work permit.
Read MorePORTUGAL – AIMA appointments rescheduled.
June 13, 2025
AIMA has been actively rescheduling appointments as part of its efforts to address a significant backlog of pending cases.
Read MoreVIETNAM: Impact of restructuring on ERCs and work permit reissuance.
June 11, 2025
Administrative restructuring does not mandate ERC updates but will require work permit reissuance if companies voluntarily amend registered addresses.
Read MoreNAMIBIA – New online visa application and revamped entry procedures.
June 11, 2025
Namibia has launched a new online visa application system and introduced a redesigned visa-on-arrival form.
Read MoreUNITED STATES – Impact of the 2025 U.S. travel ban on individuals and businesses.
June 6, 2025
The June 2025 U.S. travel ban has implications on travelers and multinational companies. Learn more about how to manage its impact.
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