Government lays wide-ranging Statement of Changes to Immigration Rules before Parliament
Spain launches electronic register to fast-track visa and residence filings
Brazil and EU Formalize New 90-in-180 Rule for Schengen Stays, Preserving Visa-Free Travel
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314,000 work permits set to expire by March 31, sparking status crunch for foreign workers
More than 314,000 work permits will run out before the end of March, creating the biggest single-quarter status cliff in Canadian immigration history. Without automatic extensions, companies must scramble to retain key staff and workers must seek new permits, permanent residence or prepare to leave.
Home Secretary unveils ‘fair but firm’ migration overhaul in landmark IPPR speech
Shabana Mahmood’s 5 March speech confirmed a visa brake for four countries, temporary refugee status, a 10-year route to settlement and higher English-language standards. The Home Office also plans to make asylum support discretionary. Employers should prepare for longer retention horizons and stricter compliance, while NGOs fear increased precarity for refugees.
Wave of Delays and Cancellations Hits Paris-CDG as Six Major Airlines Struggle to Recover
Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle recorded 131 delays and 28 cancellations on 5 March, hitting Air France and five other major carriers. The knock-on effects of Middle-East airspace closures left crews and aircraft out of position, stranding passengers and forcing corporates to approve costly alternatives. With political resistance to CDG expansion growing, the episode renews concerns over the hub’s operational resilience.
Poland begins phasing out social benefits for Ukrainian refugees under new law
From 5 March 2026, free housing, food and several other special benefits for Ukrainian refugees in Poland are being curtailed, though temporary-protection status remains until March 2027. The change shifts costs onto refugees and potentially their employers, signalling a transition from emergency relief to longer-term integration measures.
UAE waives visa overstay fines for travellers stranded by flight suspensions
The ICA has cancelled all UAE visa-overstay fines for travellers whose departures were blocked by the recent flight shutdown, and is offering refunds to those who already paid. The move spares employers and assignees unexpected immigration costs and simplifies re-compliance.