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Belgium Introduces Online Work Permit Filing Rule in 2026

Belgium mandates online filing for select work permits from May 1, 2026, replacing email submissions with a digital portal system.

Japan Halts Visa Applications For Foreign Restaurant Workers as Cap Nears

Japan halts new visa applications for foreign restaurant workers as its 50,000‑worker cap nears, affecting overseas job‑seekers.

H-1B and F-1 in 2026: What Visa Pros Must Know Now

H-1B fees hit $100K, lotteries favor high wages in 2026. H-4 gaps loom. Plan EB-5 now for family stability. Key steps inside.

Finland Plans Citizenship Test, Tightens Immigration Rules

Finland plans a citizenship test and stricter immigration rules to improve integration, language skills, and residency requirement

Spain Migrant Regularisation Law Takes Effect: 500,000 Get Legal Path

Spain migrant regularisation opens for 500K undocumented workers. Apply by June 30, 2026 for legal status jobs.

New Zealand Raises Parent Visa Income Rules in 2026

New Zealand hikes parent visa income limits from April 30, 2026, impacting sponsorship eligibility and family migration plans.

South Korea Online Hub Draws Global Students to Study in 2026

South Korea launches study hub April 13: unis, visas, scholarships, jobs. Webinars to Apr 19. Indians: INR 4-8L tuition vs 25L+ US

US Visa Bulletin May 2026: India Backlog, EB-5 Risk

The May 2026 Visa Bulletin shows little progress for Indians and warns of possible EB-5 retrogression due to rising demand trends.

Kuwait Tightens Citizenship Law with New Rules 2026

Kuwait’s 2026 citizenship law reforms tighten eligibility, expand revocation powers, and reshape nationality rules for residents.

UK Migrant Settlement Wait May Extend to 20 Years in 2026

The UK may extend migrant settlement wait to 20 years, tightening rules with stricter eligibility for workers, refugees, and famil

Dubai Rent Increase Rules in 2026: What Tenants Must Know Now

Dubai rent increase rules: 20% cap, 90-day notice, RERA index check. Tenants win disputes easily. Free calculator on DLD site.

Indian Students in Ireland Surge Past 9,000 Mark in 2026

Indian students in Ireland grew from 700 to 9,000 in a decade, driven by STEM demand, better job prospects, and global study trend