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Foreign Labor Certification | U.S. Department of Labor
The Department of Labor provides information on foreign labor certification programs, including Permanent Labor Certification, H-1B Specialty Workers, H-2A Temporary Labor Certification, and others, to ensure that the admission of foreign workers does not adversely affect U.S. workers. ([dol.gov](https://www.dol.gov/index.php/general/topic/hiring/foreign?utm_source=openai))
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U.S. 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Impact on Workforce Mobility
Enacted in July 2026, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (H.R. 6644) represents the most significant federal housing legislation in decades. Its 45 provisions address the nationwide housing shortfall and rising rent rates, which will have significant implications for corporate global mobility teams, destination service providers, and cost-of-living adjustments for relocated employees.
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Dutch Government Proposes Reforms to Work-Related Costs Scheme (WKR)
Following an evaluation of the Dutch work-related costs scheme, the government advanced proposals entering the decision-making phase in August 2026 aimed at simplifying employee benefits and reimbursements. Companies are advised to review how these potential 2027 changes will affect the structuring of staff discounts and expatriate allowances.
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Ireland Auto-Enrolment Opt-Out Window Impacts Inbound Assignees
Following the opening of the first auto-enrolment opt-out window on July 1, 2026, employers managing global mobility are advised to closely monitor inbound assignees. Because the pension mandate applies to all employees subject to Irish social security, close coordination across mobility, tax, and payroll teams is required to avoid missing contributions on complex international remuneration packages.
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canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship.html
Jul 29, 2026
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Canada Updates C20 Reciprocal Employment LMIA-Exempt Work Permits
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) tightened its guidance for the C20 Reciprocal Employment category. Foreign nationals must now be actively employed by the overseas company before the work permit application is submitted; individuals whose employer-employee relationship would only begin upon arrival in Canada no longer qualify.
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Santa Fe Relocation
Jul 27, 2026
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UK Updates Immigration Rules for Graduate Dependants and Diplomatic Visas
Effective August 3, 2026, the UK updated its Immigration Rules to allow children born in the UK during a parent's Graduate route permission to apply as a dependant and receive permission in line with the parent. The UK also introduced a new Diplomatic Visa Arrangement providing a simplified visitor visa process for eligible Indian diplomatic passport holders.
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U.S. FY2026 H-2B Supplemental Visas and I-129 Duplicate Alert
Following the temporary final rule allocating 64,716 additional H-2B nonimmigrant visas for fiscal year 2026, USCIS issued an alert to employers filing for late-season needs. Petitioners are instructed to submit only one I-129 petition and payment authorization, as sending duplicate files is resulting in duplicate charges and them being treated as separate petitions.
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Santa Fe Relocation
Jul 27, 2026
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New Zealand Revises Skilled Migrant Category and Wage Rules
Effective August 24, 2026, New Zealand implements new Trades, Technician, and Skilled Work Experience residence pathways. The update also revises qualification evidence requirements and simplifies wage threshold rules for the Skilled Migrant Category, Work to Residence, and Transport Work to Residence visas.
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Jul 25, 2026
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Australia Implements Ministerial Direction 119 for Skilled Visa Processing
The Department of Home Affairs introduced Ministerial Direction 119, overhauling processing priorities for skilled visa and nomination applications. The new framework heavily prioritizes onshore applicants over offshore applicants and accelerates processing for critical sectors like law enforcement, defense, healthcare, construction, and education. It also newly includes Skills in Demand (subclass 482) applications in its priority queue.
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wealthmanagement.com
Jul 22, 2026
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Turkey Grants 20-Year Income Tax Exemption for Foreign Entrepreneurs
Under the newly published Law No. 7582, Turkey introduced a 20-year income tax exemption for qualifying foreign technology entrepreneurs and investors who take up Turkish residence, part of a structural effort to attract long-term global wealth migration and talent.
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Ireland Temporary Travel Arrangements for Expired IRP Cards
The Irish Minister for Justice introduced temporary travel arrangements allowing eligible non-nationals legally residing in Ireland to use an expired Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card as evidence of their entitlement to re-enter the State. This concession applies to international travel between July 13, 2026, and August 31, 2026, provided the traveler submitted a renewal application prior to the card's expiration.
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clarkhill.com
Jul 15, 2026
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European Union Extends Temporary Protection for Ukrainian Citizens
EU Member States agreed to extend the temporary protection regime for persons displaced from Ukraine by an additional year. This extension ensures continued legal certainty, residence, and work rights across the European Union until March 4, 2028.
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clarkhill.com
Jul 14, 2026
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Gibraltar Introduces New Residency Regulations
Gibraltar's Residency Regulations 2026 took effect alongside a new online Residency Portal. The updated framework introduces strict new eligibility requirements for employees seeking residence permits, including a mandatory minimum 12-month contract, a minimum gross annual salary of £37,500, and demonstrated proof of suitable local accommodation.
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UK Right to Work Compliance Expansion
The UK Home Office published a draft employer's guide to right-to-work checks and a draft code of practice on preventing illegal working. Taking effect October 1, 2026, the expanded civil penalty regime will hold businesses accountable for right-to-work checks beyond traditional employees, capturing non-employees engaged under worker contracts, individual contractors, and gig economy workers.
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USCIS Tightens Evidence Standards and RFE/NOID Guidance
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a major policy alert updating its guidance on evaluating evidence. The update restores full discretion for adjudicators to deny immigration benefit requests without first issuing a Request for Evidence (RFE) or Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID) if a petitioner fails to provide all required initial evidence at the time of filing.
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Hungary Submits Tax Package Affecting Corporate Benefits and Mobile Workers
To access EU RRF funds, Hungary's government introduced a comprehensive tax package to Parliament required by August 31, 2026. The proposal alters corporate income tax base allowances for the 2026-2027 tax years and introduces specific new personal income tax rules for crypto asset transfers into trusts, impacting globally mobile investors.
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Aug 3, 2026
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2026 Atlas Corporate Relocation Survey Reveals Impact of U.S. H-1B Visa Fee Increases
The 59th annual 2026 Atlas Corporate Relocation Survey highlights that 94% of companies relocating employees internationally reported that recent U.S. immigration policy changes—specifically the substantial H-1B visa fee increase—directly impacted their corporate relocation budgets and necessitated policy adjustments.
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Mainland China Relaxes Policies for Transiting Travelers
In an ongoing effort to boost international mobility, tourism, and business travel, Mainland China relaxed its immigration and border policies to streamline the transit process and lessen document friction for eligible foreign nationals traveling through its major international hubs.
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U.S. DHS Submits Proposed Rules for New H-1B and OPT Fees
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) initiated the regulatory process to impose new fees on the H-1B visa program and the F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. Proposed rules were sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review on August 19 and 20, 2026. The specific fee structures will remain confidential until published in the Federal Register.
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Crown World Mobility
Aug 20, 2026
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Croatia Simplifies Employer Change Process for Foreign Workers
Recent legislative amendments in Croatia now allow third-country nationals to change employers after six months without having to restart the permit process. The new rules also introduce simplified job change procedures for EU Blue Card holders and allow them to maintain residency during brief periods of unemployment.
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