| | Immigration Outlook — Global Immigration updates primarily effective in June 2025, with specific dates provided where applicable, offering an early look at key changes to help you prepare in advance.
Australia will introduce new visa conditions for employers sponsoring temporary skilled visa holders, including mandatory reporting obligations and salary thresholds aligned with market rates. Effective: 1 June 2025.
France will begin issuing one-year temporary residence permits to undocumented workers in labour-shortage sectors such as construction and hospitality, as part of its immigration reform. Effective: 1 June 2025.
Poland will introduce a simplified fast-track process for work authorisation in sectors such as IT, healthcare, and manufacturing, reducing paperwork and approval times for employers. Effective: 10 June 2025.
United States will increase premium processing fees across multiple visa categories. The H-1B category, for example, will rise from USD 2,500 to USD 2,805. Effective: 24 June 2025. |
