Italy's decreto flussi allows 497,550 non-EU workers over 2026-2028, including 164,850 in 2026. Pre-filling for 2027 runs 23 October to 7 December 2026, and only employers can apply.
Applicants from 24 listed countries now need a police good conduct certificate for a new UAE employment visa, according to a RAKEZ notice. It is not required from every nationality.
Saudi Arabia now requires 60% Saudization in 18 marketing and sales jobs, has fully reserved 69 admin jobs, and launched a Nitaqat phase to localize over 340,000 more private sector jobs.
Qatar Airways asks cabin crew for a 212 cm arm reach, at least 10 years of schooling and fluent English, with accommodation and transport provided in Doha. Here are the official requirements.
Under Kuwait's private sector Labour Law No. 6 of 2010, workers get 30 days' annual leave, overtime from 125%, and an end-of-service indemnity capped at 18 months' pay. Key rules explained.
Oman's Labour Law (Royal Decree 53/2023) sets a 40-hour week, 30 days' annual leave, up to 182 days of sick leave, 98 days' maternity leave and 7 days' paternity leave. Key rights explained.
Bahrain's LMRA has upgraded its service that lets workers check their work permit status and validity on the MyGov app using eKey 2.0. Here is how it works.
All UK BRPs have now expired and been replaced by eVisas. An expired BRP can only be used to access your UKVI account until 31 December 2026, or 24 months after expiry if sooner.
A September 2026 executive order tells US agencies to weigh recent layoffs in H-1B cases, and the State Department now reviews social media for H-1B, H-4, F, J and, from October, TN visas.
Canada must table its 2027-2029 immigration plan around 1 November. The minister has hinted levels could rise, after foreign worker arrivals in 2025 fell far below target.
ABS figures released on 15 October 2026 show employment fell by 39,300 in September, but full-time jobs rose by 34,400. Here is what it means for skilled migrants.
Italy's decreto flussi allows 497,550 non-EU workers over 2026-2028, including 164,850 in 2026. Pre-filling for 2027 runs 23 October to 7 December 2026, and only employers can apply.
