Sweden is introducing new immigration rules from June 2026, and they affect international students differently depending on what you're studying.
For doctoral students and researchers, the changes are largely positive. They would gain more flexible residence permits, an easier path to switch permit types without leaving the country, and access to permanent residency after three years of continuous residence.
As of April 1, 2026, international students in Canada no longer need a co-op work permit to participate in internships, practicums, or co-op placements. Your study permit now covers it, as long as the placement is required by your program and makes up 50% or less of it.
Previously, students had to hold both a study permit and a separate co-op work permit.That's one less application, one less fee, and one less thing to track while managing school, job search, and visa timelines.
There are several pathways to obtain a residence permit in Portugal. Whether you're going there to study, launch a new business, invest or work remotely, there are plenty of options designed to support your move.
Canada's government recently announced a new, temporary work permit that would help the Quebec region retain skilled professionals. The permit allows eligible employees to keep on working for up to 12 more months in their current position.
Starting from April this year, New Zealand will introduce changes to employment conditions for professionals with Open Work Visas.
Previously, this visa allowed professionals to work for almost any employer without being restricted to a specific role, job offer or location. The upcoming changes aim at providing clearer instructions on the types of work activities permitted under the visa.
The European Commission’s new Visa Strategy aims at enhancing both short-stay visas and long-stay work/residence permits.
The strategy includes—among other benefits—faster and new digital visa procedures, extended multiple-entry visas for trusted travelers, better conditions for skilled talents such as researchers, highly skilled professionals and students, as well as enhanced support to non-EU nationals facing challenges in the visa application process.
United States law provides several ways for employers to hire foreign graduates of US higher education institutions. In this webinar, learn more about the two most common avenues for hiring American educated foreign graduates – Optional Practical Training and H1B visas.
