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Immigration Updates

News & Alerts.

Concise briefings on regulatory change, written for HR, mobility and legal teams.

New Zealand landscape
No. 09New ZealandOctober 2026

India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement: two new work visa pathways now open

Effective 20 October 2026: two new Temporary Employment Entry (TEE) visa categories for Indian nationals

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Toronto skyline at dusk, Canada
No. 08CanadaOctober 2026

Express Entry CRS overhaul: high-wage occupation points return, LMIA no longer required

Announced 16 October 2026 · Effective 3 November 2026

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Melbourne skyline, Victoria, Australia
No. 07AustraliaOctober 2026

Victoria introduces nomination fees and publishes Points Test for 2026–27

Effective 13 October 2026: ROI and 190/491 nomination fees apply for the 2026–27 program year, alongside a new Victorian Points Test

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Hong Kong skyline across Victoria Harbour
No. 06Hong KongOctober 2026

Hong Kong expands Immigration Facilitation Scheme for Invited Persons

Effective 1 October 2026: expansion covers five Central Asian countries and all six GCC member states

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Hong Kong skyline across Victoria Harbour
No. 05Hong KongAugust 2026

Hong Kong Visa Extensions: Timing Matters

What employers and HR teams should know about extension-of-stay planning

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Gyeongbokgung Palace with N Seoul Tower in the background
No. 04South KoreaAugust 2026

South Korea's K-ETA & e-Arrival Card

Pre-travel requirements for visa-free eligible travellers

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Night view of a city skyline across the water
No. 03New ZealandAugust 2026

New Zealand's Skilled Migrant Category

What employers should know about the residence reforms effective 24 August 2026

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Shanghai skyline at dusk
No. 02ChinaAugust 2026

China's New Exit-Entry Rules

What employers of foreign talent should prepare for before 15 September 2026

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Sydney harbour skyline at dusk
No. 01Australia / APACJuly 2026

Significant Fee Increases and Updated Wage Thresholds Effective July 2026

Immigration cost and compliance considerations for employers deploying talent into Australia

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