Highlights: New Zealand Announces Funds Transfer Scheme to Aid International Students New Zealand has announced a new Funds Transfer Scheme (FTS) to help international students manage lifestyle expenses in the country. Students planning to study in New Zealand can transfer funds into a dedicated savings account before arrival, which will be released monthly to cover regular ...

Highlights: Canada Announces Eight Major Immigration Changes for PR Applicants in 2026 Canada has announced eight changes in its immigration policies for new PR applicants. The latest Canadian permanent residency rules are set to affect new PR applications effective from April 1. Under the updated policies, the Canada PR and citizenship fees are revised along with minimum i...

Highlights: Canada Revises PNP Rules Offering Full Authority to Provinces for PR Process Ottawa officially permits provinces and territories to assess their Provincial Nomination Program (PNP) candidates for PR selection. The regulatory authorities are transferred to the provinces and territories (PTs) effective from March 30, 2026. Upon the transfer of authority from the ...

Highlights: Australia Revises Income Thresholds for Employer-Sponsored Visas Australia has announced new salary thresholds for employer-sponsored visas, effective for applications lodged between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026. The Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold is set at AUD 76,515, while a higher threshold of AUD 141,210 applies to specialist roles. The inc...

Highlights: Greece Revises minimum wages for work visas from April 2026 Greece has announced a rise in the minimum wage for full-time employees, effective April 1, 2026. The new minimum wage in Greece will now be 920 euros, up from 880 euros earlier. The minimum monthly gross wage will increase by 4.5%, marking the sixth hike in the last four years. The updated wages requi...