In immigration news we reported this week:

Canada, October 31, 2024
Temporary Immigration Measures Introduced for Individuals from Lebanon

Canada, October 25, 2024
2025-2027 Immigration Levels Plan Announced

Belarus, Belgium, October 30, 2024
Minimum Salary Changes Announced

European Union/Schengen Area, October 25, 2024
Internal Schengen Border Checks Situation

Indonesia, October 30, 2024
Colombia, Hong Kong SAR, and Suriname Added to List of Visa-Exempt Nationals  

Ireland, October 25, 2024
New Online Immigration Self-service Portal Launched

New Zealand, October 25, 2024
Work Rights for Partners of Work Visa Holders To Be Expanded

Panama, October 29, 2024
Expansion of Visa Exemption for Certain Foreign Nationals

Poland, October 28, 2024
Significant Immigration Policy Reform Proposed

Qatar, October 30, 2024
New Qatarization Fines and Details Announced

Russia, October 29, 2024
Relaxed Entry Visa, Temporary Residence Permit Requirements in Effect

South Africa, October 30, 2024
New Tourist Visa Program Offering Expedited Visa Processing for Chinese and Indian Tourists Forthcoming

Sweden, October 30, 2024
Faster Processing Times for Highly Qualified, EU Blue Card, ICT Permits, Other Roles

Türkiye, October 30, 2024
Certain Work Permit Exemption Reapplications Timeframes Shortened

United Arab Emirates, October 29, 2024
Blue Residency Visa Eligibility, Family and Domestic Worker Sponsorship Benefit Announced

United States, October 29, 2024
Reminder: FY 2026 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration Ends November 7

United States, October 28, 2024
Reminder: Second H-1B Cap Petition Filing Period for FY 2025 Closes November 7

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