Overview: Polish authorities recently dismantled a criminal network that supplied falsified employment and residency documents, enabling up to 1,500 foreigners to obtain illegal Polish residence permits. The case highlights the serious risks individuals and companies face when relying on unlicensed or fraudulent immigration providers. Key Changes Authorities have increased document verification and enforcement across the region.– Investigations now focus on applicants linked to unauthorized...

Overview: Romania is preparing a new law on the employment of foreign workers, drafted by an interministerial group and expected to be finalized shortly. The new legislation will replace the current framework and is planned to take effect on 1 January 2026. Key Changes The law will introduce simpler procedures and shorter processing times for bringing foreign workers to Romania. It seeks to correct discrepancies between issued work visas, actual arrivals, and valid work permits. Stricter...

Overview: The UAE has introduced a groundbreaking suite of consular services dedicated exclusively to Golden Visa holders  — a first-of-its-kind initiative globally. Announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security at GITEX Global, the new framework offers Golden Visa holders and their families the same emergency and crisis-response support available to UAE nationals.   Key services include : • Issuance of a digital...