Brazil Waives Visas for Chinese Travelers Beginning 11 May 2026
Home Office updates sponsor-licence register: 387 new UK employers gain permission to hire overseas talent
Transport providers issue early warning for 12 May Belgian national strike
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Irish Government Updates Employment Permit Processing Dates to 8 May 2026
DETE’s 8 May 2026 bulletin shows Critical Skills permits filed on 17 April are already being examined while standard applications from 5 March are only now in queue, signalling a three- to nine-week lead time. HR teams should build these windows into start-date planning and watch for any deterioration that could jeopardise summer project launches.
France restores full diplomatic presence in Algiers, signalling thaw in visa and security cooperation
France has returned its ambassador to Algeria, opening the door to restoring normal visa quotas and security data exchanges that were suspended during the 2025 diplomatic crisis. Faster processing would benefit companies shuttling staff between the two countries, although full normalisation hinges on further negotiations over migration readmissions.
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