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South Korea Expands STEM Visa Pathways Globally in 2026

South Korea expands visa pathways to retain STEM students, boosting innovation and workforce growth with new residency options.

Sweden Tightens Citizenship Rules to Curtail Immigration

Sweden plans tougher citizenship rules with longer residency, income criteria, and language tests as part of wider immigration ref

Saudi Arabia Raises Saudization Targets for Sales and Marketing Roles

Saudi raises sales Saudization to 25% Oct 2026 200K Indians eye UAE. HRDF subsidies. Vision 2030 pushes locals first.

Russia’s Labour Crunch: India & Sri Lanka Step Up in 2026

Russia’s deep labour shortage is pushing recruiters to India and Sri Lanka in 2026, marking a major shift in its workforce strateg

Vietnam Tightens Temporary Residence Card Rules in 2026

Vietnam updates TRC rules, restricting eligibility and adding extra steps that may extend processing for foreign workers and famil

Saudi Arabia Explains Eligibility for Non-Saudi GMs

Saudi Arabia confirms non-Saudis can be appointed as GMs if company and regulatory criteria are met, easing employer concerns.

Legal Battle Over Trump’s $1M Gold Card Visa Programme

A US faculty group has sued over the Gold Card visa programme, alleging it violates immigration laws and favours wealthy applicant

Nearly Half of Japan's High-Skill Visa Workers Earn Less Than New Grads

Japan's high-skill visa workers earn pay. Factory shifts over tech roles hit 458K pros. Reforms push oversight amid labor crunch.

Qatar’s 10-Year Residency Visa: Talent & Investment

Qatar introduces a new 10-year residency programme to attract entrepreneurs, executives, and investors to its diversified economy.

Portugal’s New Work-Seeking Visa and Residency Rules

Look at Portugal’s new work-seeking visa, stricter residency rules, family reunification norms, and their impact on professionals.

EU Eyes Migration Clampdown: Deportations and Visa Crackdown in 2026

EU eyes migration clampdown: 27% deportations, visa curbs hit Indians. Poland work visas face tests. 2026 Pact timeline.

Kuwait Limits Vehicle Ownership for Foreign Residents: Full Expat Guide

Kuwait limits expat cars to 3 max. Sell extras now to avoid fines. Traffic fix for 2.8M vehicles but no extras.