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NewsNew Zealand locks Work to Residence pay at the 24 month start rate
Immigration New Zealand updated wage rate calculation rules for Work to Residence pathway applicants and transitioned group visitor visas to an online system. The wage calculation updates affect skilled expats planning long-term residency pathways tied to median wage thresholds.
NewsCanada extends LMIA submission window to 90 days for work permit renewals
Canada extended the concurrent processing window for in-Canada Temporary Foreign Worker Program work permit applications from 60 to 90 days. Foreign workers applying before receiving an approved Labour Market Impact Assessment now have additional time to submit required proof while holding maintained status. The policy gives employed expats more buffer against administrative processing delays.
NewsUnited States halts overseas green card interviews for public charge training
The U.S. State Department has paused immigrant visa appointments globally to conduct a mandatory staff training initiative. The temporary halt will adjust consular interview schedules and is expected to delay processing for foreign nationals seeking permanent U.S. residency. Applicants should monitor their local embassy or consulate portals for updated appointment availability.
NewsIreland logs 8 week wait for Employment Long Stay D visas as of Aug. 20
Ireland's Immigration Service Delivery is now issuing decisions on employment and study visa applications received in June. Foreign workers and students can use these timelines to plan arrival dates and travel schedules.
NewsPortugal banks require D8 visa proof for non-resident accounts
Portuguese financial institutions are increasing compliance checks on non-resident accounts, requesting detailed verification of nationality, employment, and income sources. Some banks now require proof of a scheduled VFS visa appointment to open an account, complicating early relocation steps for expats and nomads.
NewsPortugal ends in-country study residency pathways for foreign nationals
Portugal approved amendments to its Foreigners Law limiting the ability of foreign nationals to regularize status from inside the country via vocational study enrollment. The measure blocks visitors from transitioning to resident status through short-term study routes without obtaining consular visas beforehand.
NewsSouth Korea lowers financial proof to 16 million won for regional D-2 visas
South Korea has launched the next phase of its Metropolitan Visa Program to attract foreign talent to regional areas facing labor shortages. Participating local governments will be able to sponsor foreign students on D-2 visas and skilled workers on E-7 visas with specialized regional incentives. The program creates expanded residency and work pathways for expats willing to live and work outside Seoul.
NewsMalta tripled the eco-contribution to 1.50 euros per night starting July 1
Malta is increasing its environmental contribution for international visitors aged 18 and older to €1.50 per night, capped at €22.50 per stay, starting July 1. The fee applies to hotels and short-term rentals across the country. Remote workers and travelers booking accommodation will see these costs added directly to their stay.
NewsParaguay allows residents to extend absence limits for a 234,154 guaraní fee
Paraguay's immigration authority issued Resolution DNM N° 376, creating a formal procedure for permanent residents to request permission for extended absences. The rule allows foreign residents to spend extended time abroad without automatically losing their permanent residency status for exceeding absence limits. This provides critical protection for global nomads and expats maintaining residency in Paraguay while traveling.
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