New Zealand: 2026 opening dates for capped Working Holiday Schemes confirmed

The 2026 opening dates for capped Working Holiday Schemes (WHS) have now been confirmed.

Once each scheme opens, applications will be open until the places are filled. Once the places are filled, the scheme will close until 2027.

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President Donald J. Trump Further Restricts and Limits the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States

President Donald J. Trump on December 16 signed a Proclamation expanding and strengthening entry restrictions on nationals from countries with demonstrated, persistent, and severe deficiencies in screening, vetting, and information-sharing to protect the Nation from national security and public safety threats.

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Australia: Global Entry program open to more Australians

​​​​​​​​​Global Entry is a United States Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) program that allows faster immigration and customs clearance for eligible Australians who have been pre-approved when entering the United States.

The expanded Global Entry program commenced on 15 December 2025.

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For more information visit the AusCheck website

Denmark: Residence cards for British citizens will soon expire – how to apply for permanent residence

If you are a British citizen and have temporary residence in Denmark under the Withdrawal Agreement between the EU and the UK, it is time to apply for permanent residence.

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New Zealand: Police certificate requirement changes for Accredited Employer Work Visa applications

From 8 December 2025, applicant must provide a valid police certificate with the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) application. New Zealand Immigration will stop accepting receipts that show the applicant has applied for a certificate.

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New Zealand: New investor visa to back local businesses

Applications are now open for the Business Investor Visa, a new immigration pathway designed to attract experienced business people who want to invest in and grow established businesses in New Zealand.

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EU: Deal on facilitating international recruitment in shortage occupations

A political agreement has been reached today to set up the EU Talent Pool, a digital platform to make it easier to recruit third-country nationals for work in the EU.

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New Zealand: Update to simplified Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) Job Change process

From 17 November 2025, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is able to pause Job Change applications if serious concerns are identified about the employer. These measures will only apply in exceptional cases.

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New Zealand: New seasonal visas open 8 December 2025

From 8 December 2025 applications will open for 2 new seasonal visa options under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) framework, the Global Workforce Seasonal Visa (GWSV) and the Peak Seasonal Visa (PSV).

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EU: Employment and Social Affairs MEPs call for new rules on the use of algorithmic management at work

Employment and Social Affairs MEPs have agreed on a series of recommendations for a new EU bill to ensure the transparent, fair, and safe use of automated monitoring and decision-making systems used to take or support decisions in the workplace. 

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