Alerts
Time-sensitive immigration, tax and compliance changes that affect your assignees today.
Flanders Adds €180 Fee to Single Permit Applications from September
From 1 September 2026, all Single Permit applications and renewals in Flanders will carry a new €180 administrative fee on top of existing federal retribution costs.
South Korea's Digital Nomad Visa Goes Permanent — Extended to Three Years
South Korea's F-1-D Digital Nomad Visa officially launched 30 June 2026, extending maximum stay to three years with income thresholds from USD 36,963 for under-35s outside Seoul.
Germany's 2027 Budget Slashes Integration Course Funding — Expat Language Access at Risk
Germany's draft 2027 federal budget cuts integration course funding nearly in half — from €1.1bn to €590m — limiting language access for newly arrived foreign workers and their families.
Canada Issues 5,000 French-Language Express Entry Invitations at Record-Low CRS 399
IRCC issued 5,000 ITAs to French-speaking Express Entry candidates on July 22, 2026, with a record-low CRS cut-off of 399. An opening for francophone talent in the HR pipeline.
EU Entry/Exit System Triples Border Wait Times for Travelling Staff
European airport operators report the EU's Entry/Exit System has tripled processing times for non-EU travellers at major airports. How mobility teams should plan for summer and beyond.
Japan to Raise PR Application Fee 20x and Tighten Income Rules from October
Japan raises its PR application fee from ¥10,000 to ¥200,000 and introduces new income and pension thresholds from October 2026. What employers and assignees must prepare for.
Australia Hikes Visa Fees by Up to 25% — Mobility Budgets Need Updating Now
Australia raised visa application fees by up to 25% across all major categories on July 1, 2026. Some visas saw increases exceeding 200%. Assignment budgets need immediate revision.
UK Launches Visa Fee Reimbursement Scheme for Scale-Ups Hiring Global Talent
The UK Government launched a Visa Fees Reimbursement Scheme offering up to £25,000 per year to eligible scale-up companies hiring international talent. Closes March 2027 or when funds run out.
UAE Adds 10 Nationalities to Good Conduct Certificate Requirement — Effective Today
The UAE ICP has added 10 nationalities to its Good Conduct Certificate requirement for employment and investor visas, effective July 20, 2026. Here is what HR teams must action now.
Canada Tightens TFWP Wage Rules Across Major Cities as Permit Volumes Fall 50%
Canada raised TFWP wage thresholds on July 17, 2026, with new province-by-province floors affecting LMIA applications in 26 major metros. What mobility teams must check now.
U.S. Court Vacates $100,000 H-1B Fee — But Legal Battle Keeps Employers in Limbo
A federal court struck down Trump's $100,000 H-1B surcharge as an unlawful tax, but a stay reinstated it pending appeal. Here is what global mobility and HR teams must do right now.
DHS Ends Duration of Status for F-1 Students — September 2026 Changes
DHS has finalised a rule ending Duration of Status for F-1 and J-1 holders from 17 September 2026, affecting over one million international students in the US.
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