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Digital-only residence-permit filings now live – what expatriates in Poland must do
As of February 2026 all Polish residence-permit and visa applications must be filed online via the MOS portal, with paper dossiers automatically rejected. Fees have quadrupled and applicants need electronic signatures, forcing employers to overhaul budgets and processes. Early online filing and robust IT back-up are now critical to maintaining employees’ legal status.
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Feb 10, 2026
UK widens BN(O) visa route, letting adult children of Hongkongers apply on their own
The Home Office has opened the BN(O) visa route to adult children of BN(O) passport-holders, enabling them to apply independently with their own families. The move, unveiled on 9 February 2026, could see 26,000 more Hongkongers settle in the UK over five years and eases a long-criticised family-splitting loophole. Employers should revise mobility policies and prepare for greater demand from Hong Kong talent seeking UK assignments.
Feb 10, 2026
USCIS Sets 4–19 March Window for FY 2027 H-1B Registration, Unveils Weighted Selection Rule
USCIS has fixed 4–19 March 2026 as the H-1B FY 2027 registration window and confirmed that a wage-weighted draw will replace the pure lottery. Higher salary offers will now carry greater selection odds, forcing Indian employers to reassess wage strategies and compliance processes.
Feb 10, 2026
300,000 children could face decade-long wait for UK settlement, IPPR warns
A new IPPR study finds the Home Office’s plan to double settlement qualifying periods would trap more than 300,000 resident children on temporary visas for up to 10–15 years, raising welfare, education and HR costs. Cross-party MPs are demanding exemptions for families already in the system.
Feb 10, 2026
India Extends e-Tourist Visa Scheme to 166 Countries, Boosting Business and Leisure Arrivals
India has widened its e-Tourist Visa programme from 157 to 166 countries, effective 8 February 2026. The fully online visa will allow more short-term business travellers and tourists to enter India in as little as 72 hours, cutting deployment lead-times for multinational projects and supporting the country’s PLI-driven manufacturing push. Travel and hospitality sectors expect an uptick in MICE traffic from newly eligible markets.
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