Finland moves to tie immigrant benefits to mandatory integration under new bill
Cyprus steps up immigration enforcement with 535 deportations so far in 2026
‘End H-1B Visa Abuse Act’ Would Freeze New Petitions for Three Years
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France Hikes Residency-Card, Visa and Citizenship Fees from 1 May 2026
From 1 May 2026, almost every French immigration fee goes up: first-issue residence cards rise to €350, reduced-rate categories double to €100, and naturalisation will cost €255 instead of €55. Employers with pending transfers need to budget immediately, and would-be citizens may think twice before filing. The steep increases could influence assignment costs and talent-mobility planning for years to come.
Ireland Enacts International Protection Act 2026, Aligning Asylum Rules with EU Pact
President Catherine Connolly has signed the International Protection Act 2026, bringing Ireland’s asylum rules into line with the EU Migration and Asylum Pact. The law creates a three-day screening process at ports and airports, faster refusal pathways, and a new 12-month work permit for screened applicants. Employers will gain clearer hiring rules, but rights groups warn of due-process risks.
First Small-Boat Arrivals Test £662 Million UK-France Channel Pact
A group of migrants landed in Dover just days after London and Paris agreed a £662 million plan to beef up French beach patrols and surveillance. The incident raises doubts over the deal’s effectiveness and signals further political pressure that could spill into legal migration channels and compliance regimes for UK employers.