Ireland Immigration Alert – Ireland Approves Priority Drafting of Bill Tightening Citizenship Rules
On Wednesday, 9 September 2026, the Irish Government approved priority drafting of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2026, which would significantly tighten naturalization requirements. Key proposed changes: Longer residency requirement: The...
Malaysia Immigration Update: Updating Company Details on the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) Online
Effective September 7, 2026, the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) requires all companies to ensure that the details of their listed authorised personnel (i.e., Directors & Company Secretary) are complete and up to date in ESD Online. Placeholders such as “Not...
Immigration Alert – Thailand – Revisions to the Visa Exemption and Visa on Arrival scheme – Effective 15 September 2026
On 31 August 2026, the Royal Thai Government Gazette published revisions to Thailand's visa exemption and Visa on Arrival measures. The revisions take effect on 15 September 2026. For background, the 60-day visa exemption scheme, which was introduced on 15 July 2024...
Singapore Immigration Update: Arrival Card Enhanced with Additional Language Options and Passport Scan Autofill
For background, the Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC) is an electronic arrival card required of all travelers entering Singapore, including Singapore residents. Two groups are exempt: travelers transferring through Singapore without immigration clearance, and Singapore...
MALAYSIA Immigration Update: Photo Validation Feature Launching on Expatriate Services Division (ESD) Online
Following the introduction of Photo Validation for eVisa online applications last month, the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) announced that a Photo Validation feature for eVisa applications will be available on ESD Online effective 21 August 2026. The photo...
USCIS to Require the Online Filing of Certain Immigration Forms
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published an interim final rule (IFR) that will allow the agency to require, at its discretion, that certain forms seeking immigration benefits be filed exclusively through electronic or online filing...
Immigration Alert Malaysia: Transfer of Endorsement (ToE) / Take-up Balance (TUB) applications via ESD Online
Companies registered with the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) must apply for a Transfer of Endorsement (ToE)/Take-Up Balance (TUB) through the Sub-Product module in ESD Online whenever an applicant is issued a new passport. On 31 July 2026, a pop-up notification on...
EU News: ETIAS Launch Delayed Until 2027
The European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS), which had been expected to launch later this year, is now likely to be delayed until 2027. A revised implementation timeline is expected following a September meeting of EU-LISA, the EU agency...
ICE Arrests of Foreign Nationals Taking Domestic Flights Within the U.S.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has recently been detaining and arresting a significant number of foreign nationals attempting to board, or deplaning from, domestic flights within the United States. This has occurred at airports throughout the United...
Canada News: The New Expression of Interest (EOI) Portal is now OPEN – Ontario Workforce Priority Stream (OWPS)
As of August 4, 2026, the Expression of Interest (EOI) portal for the Ontario Workforce Priority Stream (OWPS) is officially open. Employers who support this permanent residence (PR) path will need to submit a job offer in the OINP Employer Portal for the foreign...