Jessie Butchley

The government of Costa Rica removed requirements for nationals and residents of Costa Rica to obtain an entry stamp within their passports when exiting the country.

Turkey increased the country’s minimum monthly wage requirements for foreign nationals holding work permits on 22 December 2022 .

Belgium increased processing fees associated with the processing of certain long-term immigration document types on 1 January 2023.

The government of Hungary introduced a new online option for submitting certain immigration-related documents for nationals of the European Economic Area (EEA).

The United Arab Emirates increased fees associated with the processing of certain immigration-related documents such as residence visas and visit visas.

Portugal made available a guide called "Working in Portugal" that is designed to inform foreigners working in the country about their rights and responsibilities.

Kazakhstan opened new work permit quota applications for 2023 to hire a foreign national employee in the country, employers must submit employment and sponsorship applications.

Canada will expand open work permit eligibility for the spouses and dependent children of principal applicants under a temporary employment program.

Canada aims to provide funding to organizations that aim to remove barriers preventing foreign nationals from gaining employment in their field of study or profession.

Portugal simplified procedures for renewing residence permits, residence cards, short stay visas or temporary stay visas due to expire between 1 January 2023 and 21 March 2023.

Latvia will introduce new procedures for issuing residence visas to eligible nationals beginning 1 February 2023.

Poland extended the deadline for Belarusian and Ukrainian nationals to submit a national visa application in order to remain in the country legally.

The government of Poland increased the hourly minimum wage rate to PLN 22.80 on 1 January 2023.

The government of Malaysia introduced measures for the online renewal of passports. Eligible applicants will be permitted to apply through the MYOnline Passport website.

Malaysia will require employers to register with the appropriate government authorities as part of the process for hiring foreign national employees.

Malaysia increased the country’s minimum monthly wage requirements and introduced temporary exemptions for employers under certain conditions.

On 1 January 2023, the government of Mexico introduced new immigration and work-related processing fees.

Israel increased fees associated with the submission of certain work and entry authorization types on 1 January 2023.

The government of Wallonia, Belgium increased salary thresholds for certain work authorization types.

Belgium introduced new estimates for work and residence authorization processing times due to an increase in application submissions.