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Australia Imposes Six-Month Entry Suspension on Iranian Visitor-Visa Holders
For the first time, Canberra has activated its new Arrival Control Determination powers, blocking most Iranian Visitor-visa holders outside Australia from entering for six months. Affected travellers must apply for a Permitted Travel Certificate; firms with Iranian staff should review travel plans immediately. The unprecedented move signals a tougher, more flexible border regime that could be extended to other nationalities.
USCIS lifts blanket pause on most asylum applications but maintains ‘high-risk’ freeze
USCIS has restarted decisions on asylum claims from low-risk countries, ending a four-month adjudicative freeze that idled millions of cases. While most applicants can again obtain work permits and advance their legal status, a separate hold and tighter vetting rules still apply to about 40 “high-risk” nations—leaving some employers and applicants in limbo.
Countdown to EU Entry-Exit System: New Digital Border Checks to Start Next Week
From 10 April, Austria—along with all Schengen members—must fully apply the EU Entry-Exit System. Biometric registration of third-country travellers is expected to lengthen border checks during the start-up phase. Austrian employers should adjust travel timelines, brief non-EU staff and prepare for future ETIAS fees.
Belgium delays biometric rollout of EU Entry/Exit System after trial queues
Brussels has postponed the launch of mandatory biometric enrolment under the EU Entry/Exit System after live tests produced long border queues. The decision prevents an Easter-peak meltdown at Brussels Airport and buys time for system optimisation, but travellers should still expect the EES to be enforced later this spring.
Poland extends temporary border checks with Germany & Lithuania until 1 October 2026
Poland has prolonged its temporary border controls with Germany and Lithuania for another six months, now running to 1 October 2026. The move aims to curb irregular migration but creates added wait times for freight and occasional ID checks for passengers, impacting supply-chain reliability and business travel planning.