A hard blow for migrants: USCIS asks those with pending asylum to wait a whole year to be able to work
USCIS has proposed to temporarily suspend work permits for individuals with pending asylum claims, citing a backlog of over 1.4 million applications.
Significant shortcomings in the issuance of work permits
A new review reveals serious lapses in Sweden's issuance of work permits, particularly for employers deemed dubious, raising concerns about fair competition and labor exploitation.
From April 2026: The 365-Day Rule Returns for Initial Work Permits in the U.S.
The Trump administration is reinstating a 365-day waiting period for asylum seekers to receive work permits starting in April 2026.
Trump Administration Aims to Restrict Work Permits for Asylum Seekers
The Trump administration has proposed a rule that could halt work permits for asylum seekers for several years, marking a significant shift in the U.S. asylum process.
'A promise is a debt': The US could suspend work permits for asylum seekers for years
The US immigration authority proposes a regulation that could suspend work permits for asylum seekers, potentially for many years, in order to deter fraudulent applications.
These are the changed laws behind deportations
The article outlines recent legal changes in Sweden affecting the deportation cases of children and young adults.
Lestijärvi drilled an energy well in a groundwater area without a permit - citizens were denied the same
The municipality of Lestijärvi unlawfully drilled energy wells on a vital groundwater area without the necessary water management permit, while simultaneously requiring local citizens to obtain permits for similar work.
Caregivers, domestic workers, babysitters: today is the last click day, here's how to send the request
Today, Italy's click day for the Decreto Flussi allows employers to apply for permits to hire foreign caregivers and domestic workers.
Dismantled the Traffic of Visas from Bangladesh: Four Convictions
An Italian court has convicted four individuals in a scam involving fake work and study permits linked to immigration from Bangladesh.
Sweden Deports Baby to Iran – Parents Get to Stay
A Swedish infant born in Sweden is set to be deported to Iran despite both parents receiving work permits, raising questions about the practicality and morality of separating a child from their guardians.
Apparent continuation of construction work and the expiration of the building permit
This article discusses the issues surrounding the apparent continuation of construction work despite the expiration of building permits.
SRE launches electronic visa for Brazilians with a single air entry
The Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs has initiated an electronic visa system for Brazilian citizens entering Mexico as visitors, allowing only one entry by air and no work permits.
Employers in this part of the U.S. open doors to immigrants and ask the government to enable permanent work permits
Agricultural producers in Louisiana are publicly calling for a pathway to permanent legal status for immigrant workers, emphasizing the critical dependence on foreign labor for food production.
Government: Foreign workers will have to learn Croatian if they want to extend their permit
The Croatian government has proposed amendments to the Foreigners Act that will require foreign workers to learn the Croatian language as a condition for extending their work permits, while facilitating easier employer changes.
New requirement for foreign workers: They will have to learn the Croatian language
Foreign workers in Croatia must learn Croatian to extend their work permits, as mandated by new government legislation to align with EU regulations.
Brake on the end of TPS: what group of migrants managed to temporarily save their work permit
A recent federal court ruling has temporarily protected the work permits of Haitian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders, countering a suspension by the Secretary of Homeland Security.
Musk says Spanish government is contemplating 'genocide'
Elon Musk has accused the Spanish government of contemplating 'genocide' against white people by planning to grant temporary residency and work permits to thousands of undocumented immigrants.
Spain legalizes over half a million migrants
The Spanish government's decision to grant residence and work permits to at least half a million illegal migrants has been met with both jubilation and sharp criticism, following pressure from the left-wing Podemos party on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Undocumented migrants celebrate Spain's plan to legalise their status
Undocumented migrants in Spain are celebrating the government's announcement to legalize their status by granting work and residency permits to those meeting specific criteria.
Demolition of the community center without permission: 'The damage is done'
Contractors began demolishing the old community center in Kópavogur without the necessary permits, prompting a halt to the work by local authorities.
Switzerland abolishes quota system for issuing work permits for Croats
Starting in 2026, Croatian citizens will no longer be subject to quotas when working in Switzerland, a change welcomed by Croatian authorities.
Tories and Lib Dems criticise Starmer’s ‘spinelessness’ after U-turn on digital ID – UK politics live
The Tories and Lib Dems have criticized Starmer for his lack of courage following a significant reversal on digital ID plans, which now permits alternative identification methods for proving work eligibility.
In 2025, over 170,000 work permits issued: Most foreign workers from BiH, Nepal, and Serbia
The Ministry of Interior has released annual statistics indicating that Croatia issued 170,723 work and residence permits in 2025, primarily for workers from BiH, Nepal, and Serbia, mostly employed in tourism, hospitality, and construction, which reflects a decrease from 206,529 permits in 2024.
Government increases the amount for supporting third-country nationals
The government has raised the support amount for third-country nationals to 57% of last year's average net salary for temporary work permits, and 60% for other purposes.
Volunteering, professional courses and external work, new permits for Chico Forti
Chico Forti, an entrepreneur convicted of murder in the U.S. and recently returned to Italy, has been granted permission to work outside Verona prison for professional training, volunteering with the elderly, and teaching windsurfing to disabled individuals.