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New Zealand expands skilled work visa list to address labor gaps
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced a significant expansion of its Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) framework, adding 47 new skilled occupations to the National Occupation List (NOL) starting March…
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Georgia to introduce mandatory work permits for foreigners
Beginning March 1, 2026, Georgia will enforce a new policy requiring most foreign nationals to secure a valid work permit…
14 high-paying part-time jobs for international students in the U.S.
For many international students in the United States, part-time employment is not just a way to earn extra cash—it’s often…
U.S. weighs shorter visa terms for students, visitors, and journalists
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is advancing a policy change that could bring an end to the long-standing…
U.S. proposes $20K fast-track for ‘Green Card’ applicants
Efforts to reform the United States' complex and often sluggish immigration system are gaining renewed momentum. U.S. Representatives Maria Elvira…
Australia updates English test and score requirements for visa applicants
As of August 7, 2025, individuals planning to live, work, or study in Australia will face updated English language test…
U.S. to enforce visa bond pilot for high-risk travelers
In a move aimed at tightening immigration controls, the United States will soon implement a pilot program that requires certain…
Senegal introduces E-visa payment for non-African visitors
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has confirmed that individuals arriving from non‑African countries, as well as nationals of African states that require…
Switzerland enforces rigid Schengen visa document limits
Switzerland’s visa outsourcing partner, VFS Global, has introduced a stringent new document-only policy for Schengen visa applications submitted through its…