Suriname reinstates temporary visa requirement for Mexico and Bolivia nationals from October 1, 2026. National passports affected; diplomatic passports exempt.

Hong Kong expands Invited Persons Scheme to Central Asia and Middle East from October 1, 2026, offering streamlined immigration clearance and simplified visas.

Best countries for Americans to move in 2026: Switzerland, New Zealand, Ireland top Country Navigator rankings. Complete guide with visas, costs, tax tips.

U.S. consular services suspended at Embassy and Consulates in Brazil from October 2, 2026 due to security concerns.

Trump administration launches America.gov, an AI-powered government portal for federal services, with passport renewal and Medicare enrollment coming in 2027.

U.S. consular services suspended at Embassy and Consulates in Brazil from October 2, 2026 due to security concerns

UK expands Right to Work Scheme from 1 October 2026 to cover PSCs, agency workers and gig economy platforms.

Turkmenistan launches e-Visa portal — tourists no longer need an invitation letter. Three visa categories, 24-hour to 7-day processing.

CBP ends routine passport stamping at US entry. Form I-94 becomes primary proof of admission; stamps available on request.

DOL PERM processing times September 2026: analyst review at December 2025 filings, 336-day average, backlog exceeds 49,000 applications.

Thailand's Temporary Work Permit for non-BOI E-Work Permit applications remains non-operational. Neither online nor manual process implemented.

Second federal court blocks Trump's $100,000 H-1B fee. California judge issues preliminary injunction, finding APA violations.

New Zealand clarifies AEWV location rules: job checks must name every work site, with a 30-working-day travel allowance.

Japan tightens permanent residency rules: income above average, 30-year pension benchmark, CEFR B1 language requirement, effective April 2027.

Canada invests $1.2 million in Francophone immigration projects across Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan and Northern Ontario.

USCIS announces 3.36% inflation hike to H.R.1 immigration fees, effective for filings postmarked on or after 16 October 2026.

Saudi Arabia launches ETA for UK nationals: 2-year validity, multiple entries, 180-day cumulative stays. Tourism, business and study permitted.

DV-2026 diversity visa deadline hits September 30, 2026. Up to 40,000 visas at risk as processing pause leaves families in limbo.

Spain digital nomad visa income threshold rises to €2,442/month for solo applicants. Couples need €3,358 after 2026 SMI increase.

Germany updates China travel advisory: visa-free entry confirmed to 31 December 2026, 30-day stays, registration rule, exit ban warnings.

Australia mandates online lodgement for Subclass 651 eVisitor visas via Form 1362 and ImmiAccount from 29 September 2026.

Global Ebola travel restrictions expand: Canada extends border measures, US restricts entry, Saudi Arabia suspends visas, India mandates health declaration.

Canada tightens LMIA employer eligibility. Staffing agencies and Employer of Record models barred from sponsoring foreign workers.

UK Home Secretary signals U-turn on 15-year care worker settlement rules after cabinet backlash, union pressure and IPPR economic critique.