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    <title>Immigration News | Conatus Mobility</title>
    <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/</link>
    <description>Official policy changes, clearly explained. Follow the latest developments in residence, permanent residence and citizenship.</description>
    <language>en</language>
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      <title>Greece confirms first residence-processing support decision as case allocation develops</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/greece-residence-renewal-case-allocation-implementation-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/greece-residence-renewal-case-allocation-implementation-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>The ministry reports an initial administrative step and progress on renewal backlogs, while nationwide automation and tax-number integration remain qualified plans.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:50:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Mauritius EDB sets out payment requirements for US$50 property-residence application fee</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/mauritius-property-residence-permit-processing-fee-payment-notice-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/mauritius-property-residence-permit-processing-fee-payment-notice-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 4 November notice identifies covered property schemes, card payment and the required form. EDB dates the charge to 1 October, with applicants and dependants paying individually.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:50:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Ireland’s furniture-maker and craft-woodworker permit quota is filled</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/ireland-furniture-craft-woodworker-permit-quota-filled-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/ireland-furniture-craft-woodworker-permit-quota-filled-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>A 4 November notice says pending applications will be rejected and no new applications should be submitted.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:50:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>St Kitts and Nevis opens descendant citizenship applications under new adult-application rules</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/st-kitts-nevis-descendant-citizenship-applications-open-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/st-kitts-nevis-descendant-citizenship-applications-open-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>Regulations published on 2 November provide for applications from that date, and the government has confirmed the opening. Eligibility depends on the ancestor’s citizenship basis, not simply possession of a passport.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:50:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Italy’s Chamber debates changes to citizenship acquisition and revocation</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/italy-citizenship-acquisition-revocation-bill-floor-debate-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/italy-citizenship-acquisition-revocation-bill-floor-debate-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>Italy’s Chamber took up citizenship bill 2124 after committee consideration ended on 14 October. Its official record lists a general debate on 19 October and consideration of preliminary questions on 28 October. The page read for this round still labels it under discussion; this does not establish passage or commencement.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:50:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>UK government says it has no plans for automatic citizenship for all BN(O)s</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/uk-bno-automatic-citizenship-government-answer-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/uk-bno-automatic-citizenship-government-answer-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>A 26 October parliamentary answer restates application-based routes without announcing new citizenship rules.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:50:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Mali’s transition legislature ratifies nationality-deprivation amendment</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/mali-nationality-deprivation-ordinance-ratification-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/mali-nationality-deprivation-ordinance-ratification-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 22 October ratification concerns revised grounds for loss of nationality. The official text excludes deprivation that would make Malians by origin or naturalised citizens stateless.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:50:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Azerbaijan digital-nomad residence amendments take effect in January 2027</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/azerbaijan-digital-nomad-residence-law-january-2027/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/azerbaijan-digital-nomad-residence-law-january-2027/</guid>
      <description>The October law covers specified technology-sector remote workers, with tax registration, technology-park and income conditions.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:50:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Spain’s October orders uphold electoral restrictions for a defined nationality-by-option group</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/spain-cera-electoral-registration-interim-orders-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/spain-cera-electoral-registration-interim-orders-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The October orders concern CERA registration and electoral effects, not acquisition or revocation of nationality.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:50:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Japan sets Indonesia TB-screening timetable and January certificate requirement</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/japan-indonesia-tuberculosis-screening-certificate-january-2027/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/japan-indonesia-tuberculosis-screening-certificate-january-2027/</guid>
      <description>October diplomatic notices set out the 2 November screening timetable, with certificates required from 4 January 2027.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:50:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Türkiye revises foreign-exchange procedures for citizenship investments</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/turkiye-citizenship-investment-foreign-exchange-instruction-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/turkiye-citizenship-investment-foreign-exchange-instruction-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 1 October central-bank instruction specifies the applicable rate and bank reporting requirements.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:50:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Sweden sets out timetable for China residence-case services to move to Beijing</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/sweden-china-residence-processing-beijing-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/sweden-china-residence-processing-beijing-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>September notices direct applicants to Beijing for residence-case services from November.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:50:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Suriname’s Parliament adopts diaspora-athlete nationality amendment in September</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/suriname-diaspora-athletes-nationality-amendment-adopted-september-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/suriname-diaspora-athletes-nationality-amendment-adopted-september-2026/</guid>
      <description>Parliament adopted a nationality amendment for diaspora athletes; promulgation and commencement remain unverified.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:50:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Hungary updates 2027 EU Blue Card salary guidance</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/hungary-eu-blue-card-2027-salary-thresholds-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/hungary-eu-blue-card-2027-salary-thresholds-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>The applicable 2027 amount also covers applications started in 2026 but decided in 2027.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:50:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>OIRA completes review of proposed PERM reforms</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/us-perm-proposed-rule-oira-review-completed-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/us-perm-proposed-rule-oira-review-completed-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The official record dates completion to 23 October; this procedural step does not establish that new requirements are in force.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:50:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Czech President signs foreign nationals’ entry and residence law</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/czech-president-signs-foreign-nationals-residence-law-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/czech-president-signs-foreign-nationals-residence-law-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>The parliamentary record confirms signature and delivery on 4 November; promulgation and commencement dates remain unverified.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:50:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Germany rejects motion to retain 50,000 Western Balkans approvals</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/germany-rejects-western-balkans-quota-retention-motion-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/germany-rejects-western-balkans-quota-retention-motion-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>Motion 21/2248 was rejected on 4 November; the vote does not itself enact a reduced quota.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:50:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Germany refers six-week skilled-visa motion to committee</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/germany-refers-six-week-skilled-visa-motion-to-committee-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/germany-refers-six-week-skilled-visa-motion-to-committee-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>The Bundestag referred Motion 21/6346 to the Interior Committee on 4 November; referral does not adopt the proposed visa changes.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:50:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Latvia advances a permanent-residence bill for Ukrainian civilians</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/latvia-ukrainian-permanent-residence-bill-first-reading-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/latvia-ukrainian-permanent-residence-bill-first-reading-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 22 October first reading concerns counting temporary-protection residence; it does not open a new route.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:50:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Sweden plans its next citizenship society test for April–May 2027</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/sweden-next-citizenship-society-test-planned-april-may-2027/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/sweden-next-citizenship-society-test-planned-april-may-2027/</guid>
      <description>UHR has not announced an exact test date or registration opening; registration remains closed.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:50:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Swedex examinations will cease from 31 December 2026</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/sweden-swedex-examinations-end-december-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/sweden-swedex-examinations-end-december-2026/</guid>
      <description>The Migration Agency confirms the examination ends from 31 December; the citizenship language requirement remains.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:50:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Canada issued 792 Express Entry invitations in its 26 October Provincial Nominee Program round</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/canada-express-entry-round-451-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/canada-express-entry-round-451-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>Round 451 had a minimum invited CRS score of 761; an invitation is not permanent-residence approval.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:50:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Canada issued 5,000 Express Entry invitations in its 27 October French-language proficiency round</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/canada-express-entry-round-452-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/canada-express-entry-round-452-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>Round 452 had a minimum invited CRS score of 407; an invitation is not permanent-residence approval.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:50:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Canada issued 150 Express Entry invitations in its 28 October transport occupations round</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/canada-express-entry-round-453-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/canada-express-entry-round-453-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>Round 453 had a minimum invited CRS score of 477; an invitation is not permanent-residence approval.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:50:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Germany adds an A2 floor for the remaining DTZ written component</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/germany-dtz-b1-remaining-component-a2-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/germany-dtz-b1-remaining-component-a2-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The current scoring rule adds an A2 minimum; the official previous version ran through 31 October.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:50:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Barbados Senate passes immigration and citizenship bills</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/barbados-senate-passes-immigration-citizenship-bills-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/barbados-senate-passes-immigration-citizenship-bills-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>Parliament records Senate passage of both bills on 4 November, following House approval in October. The histories do not establish assent or commencement.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:50:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>New Zealand amends parent EOI rules for retaining an earlier queue date</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/new-zealand-parent-eoi-earlier-queue-date-transition-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/new-zealand-parent-eoi-earlier-queue-date-transition-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The circular dated 30 October applies from 27 October, with a 90-day limit on gaps and one person named throughout the EOI sequence.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:50:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Canada clarifies permanent-residence eligibility for some temporary resident permit holders</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/canada-trp-permit-holder-permanent-residence-clarification-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/canada-trp-permit-holder-permanent-residence-clarification-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 3 November guidance update distinguishes why a temporary resident permit was issued. A permit or a completed residence period alone does not establish eligibility.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:38:35 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Andorra signs EU association agreement; residence changes await ratification</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/andorra-eu-association-agreement-signature-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/andorra-eu-association-agreement-signature-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 19 October signature opened the ratification stage. Andorra says signature alone does not bring the agreement into force or provisional application.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:38:35 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Italy’s Constitutional Court refers retrospective citizenship limits to the CJEU</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/italy-constitutional-court-citizenship-cjeu-referral-july-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/italy-constitutional-court-citizenship-cjeu-referral-july-2026/</guid>
      <description>Order 147/2026, published in July, seeks an EU court interpretation of retrospective citizenship limits. It does not overturn the national restrictions.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:38:35 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>UK visa TB guidance adds approved Port Sudan clinic</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/uk-visa-tb-screening-port-sudan-clinic-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/uk-visa-tb-screening-port-sudan-clinic-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 4 November update lists MHAC Port Sudan and its IOM online booking option.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:27:22 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Ireland sets citizenship ceremonies for 30 November and 1 December</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/ireland-citizenship-ceremonies-november-december-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/ireland-citizenship-ceremonies-november-december-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 3 November notice confirms the Killarney venue; individual invitations will follow.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:27:22 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Germany schedules debate on a six-week skilled-visa proposal</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/germany-skilled-visa-six-week-proposal-debate-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/germany-skilled-visa-six-week-proposal-debate-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>Motion 21/6346 is scheduled for committee referral, not implementation.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:27:22 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>South Africa plans asylum intention-registration platform by 10 November</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/south-africa-asylum-intention-registration-plan-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/south-africa-asylum-intention-registration-plan-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 11 October official reports set a target, not a verified launch; a registration receipt will not confer refugee status.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:27:22 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>UK updates BN(O) settlement residence requirement for children under 18</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/uk-bno-child-settlement-residence-exception-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/uk-bno-child-settlement-residence-exception-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 8 October guidance implements an age-specific exception; parental, relationship and care conditions still apply.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:27:22 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>US adjusts specified H.R. 1 immigration fees for FY 2027</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/us-hr1-fiscal-year-2027-immigration-fee-adjustment/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/us-hr1-fiscal-year-2027-immigration-fee-adjustment/</guid>
      <description>Initial EAD, TPS and parole charges have distinct scope; the parole fee turns on the actual grant, not the request date.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:27:22 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>UK reopened resettlement referrals in September, with arrivals dependent on local capacity</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/uk-resettlement-scheme-referrals-reopen-september-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/uk-resettlement-scheme-referrals-reopen-september-2026/</guid>
      <description>The Home Office confirmed on 19 October that referrals were being received; councils must provide accommodation and agree to support families.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:27:22 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Hong Kong New CIES account rule applies to net-asset applications from November</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/hong-kong-new-cies-designated-account-rule-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/hong-kong-new-cies-designated-account-rule-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>The Net Asset Assessment filing date controls applicability; buying financial assets elsewhere and transferring them in does not meet the rule.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:27:22 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Iceland consults on higher financial-support thresholds for residence and citizenship</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/iceland-residence-citizenship-support-threshold-consultation-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/iceland-residence-citizenship-support-threshold-consultation-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 3 November draft proposes higher benchmarks and additional requirements for children; these are not current thresholds.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:46:35 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>France changes residence processing, EU Blue Card mobility and intra-company transfer rules</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/france-residence-work-blue-card-decree-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/france-residence-work-blue-card-decree-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>Decree 2026-1001 took effect on 30 October, changing decision deadlines, employer-change restrictions and several work-residence conditions.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:46:35 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Paraguay schedules November mobile residence services with 250 daily slots</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/paraguay-migramovil-november-residence-sessions-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/paraguay-migramovil-november-residence-sessions-2026/</guid>
      <description>Ciudad del Este runs through 6 November; Pedro Juan Caballero follows on 16–20 November.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:46:35 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Peru grants 90-day legislative powers covering migration and nationality</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/peru-migration-nationality-legislative-delegation-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/peru-migration-nationality-legislative-delegation-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>Law 32743, published on 22 October, delegates reform powers; the authorisation is not itself a change to applicant eligibility.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:46:35 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>New Zealand schedules up to 4-year post-study visas for Indian PhD graduates</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/new-zealand-indian-phd-post-study-work-extension-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/new-zealand-indian-phd-post-study-work-extension-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 20 October announcement sets 16 November implementation for a specific nationality and qualification group.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:46:35 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>St Kitts and Nevis CIU completes first stage of independent review</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/st-kitts-nevis-ciu-deloitte-first-stage-review-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/st-kitts-nevis-ciu-deloitte-first-stage-review-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 14 October announcement identifies a financial audit as the next stage; no audit opinion is published.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:46:35 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Denmark outlines preparations for its January 2027 collective-agreement pay scheme</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/denmark-collective-agreement-pay-scheme-january-2027-preparations/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/denmark-collective-agreement-pay-scheme-january-2027-preparations/</guid>
      <description>The route is limited to nationals on a 16-country list and certified employers; DKK 322,000 is the 2026-level benchmark.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:46:35 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Jordan extends foreign-worker regularisation through 1 December</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/jordan-foreign-worker-regularisation-extension-december-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/jordan-foreign-worker-regularisation-extension-december-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 7 October announcement distinguishes former work-permit holders from people who entered for other purposes and then took employment.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:46:35 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Denmark updates guidance on assessing genuine employment in work-permit cases</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/denmark-work-permit-presumption-guidance-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/denmark-work-permit-presumption-guidance-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 5 October note expands the explanation of current practice and replaces the 2021 version.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:46:35 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Denmark adds a dedicated quick-job-start page to AR6</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/denmark-ar6-fast-track-quick-job-start-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/denmark-ar6-fast-track-quick-job-start-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 1 October workflow update retains two routes; submitting an application does not itself authorise work.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:46:35 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>US opens further comments on the I-936 electronic-filing waiver</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/us-electronic-filing-waiver-i936-comment-period-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/us-electronic-filing-waiver-i936-comment-period-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 30 October notice sets a 30 November deadline. It does not itself make every immigration application online-only.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:48:32 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>South Korea clarifies E-7 dependants and E-7-4 financial checks</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/south-korea-clarifies-e7-dependent-family-rules-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/south-korea-clarifies-e7-dependent-family-rules-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 30 October explanation limits F-3 dependants to a legal spouse and minor children. E-9 status itself does not permit this family route.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:48:32 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Austria consults on family-reunification quotas of 314 for each of 2026 and 2027</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/austria-family-reunification-quota-consultation-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/austria-family-reunification-quota-consultation-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>A four-week consultation opened on 30 October; final regulations have not been verified.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:48:32 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Australia sets offshore rule for Training visa applications from 12 November</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/australia-training-407-offshore-application-rule-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/australia-training-407-offshore-application-rule-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>Regulations registered on 30 October change application and grant locations. Earlier valid applications retain the previous rules.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:48:32 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>South Korea plans simpler E-7-4 renewals and clearer settlement pathways</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/south-korea-announces-e74-renewal-settlement-reforms-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/south-korea-announces-e74-renewal-settlement-reforms-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 22 October announcement proposes fewer documents and incentives for long service. It does not establish that every measure is already operational.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:48:32 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>New Zealand opens two three-year work routes for Indian citizens</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/new-zealand-india-skilled-iconic-work-visas-open-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/new-zealand-india-skilled-iconic-work-visas-open-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The routes permit 5,000 people in New Zealand at a time, with family and residence-pathway restrictions.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:48:32 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Armenia says citizenship reform bill is being finalised</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/armenia-citizenship-reform-draft-finalisation-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/armenia-citizenship-reform-draft-finalisation-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>A 14 October government briefing links reform to genuine ties and residence requirements, without announcing new thresholds or commencement.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:48:32 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Hong Kong sets 1 January 2027 start for New CIES 2026 capital-batch lock-up</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/hong-kong-cies-2026-capital-batch-lockup-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/hong-kong-cies-2026-capital-batch-lockup-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 12 October announcement specifies batch allocation and lock-up terms, separate from personal residence timelines.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:48:32 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Australia tightens onshore student applications and family inclusion</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/australia-student-visa-location-family-rules-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/australia-student-visa-location-family-rules-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>Applications lodged from 2 October face revised location and dependant rules. Existing visas are not automatically invalidated.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:48:32 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>St Kitts clarifies the conditions for ECCIRA implementation</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/st-kitts-nevis-eccira-commencement-clarification-september-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/st-kitts-nevis-eccira-commencement-clarification-september-2026/</guid>
      <description>A 28 September CIU briefing identifies operational readiness and an agreed, announced commencement date as prerequisites.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:48:32 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Isle of Man Global Business Mobility entry fees take effect on 2 November</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/isle-of-man-global-business-mobility-entry-clearance-fees-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/isle-of-man-global-business-mobility-entry-clearance-fees-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>Entry clearance costs £819 for Senior or Specialist Workers and £340 for the other four Global Business Mobility categories.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:48:32 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Australia consults on Genuine Student checks and financial evidence</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/australia-consults-genuine-student-financial-evidence-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/australia-consults-genuine-student-financial-evidence-2026/</guid>
      <description>The consultation considers Australian-account funding models and interim evidence rules. Submissions close on 23 November.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:48:32 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Poland confirms deemed filing date for certain residence applications after MOS outage</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/poland-mos-outage-residence-application-date-relief-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/poland-mos-outage-residence-application-date-relief-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>A defined group whose lawful stay ended on 27 October and who applied through MOS from 28 October to 2 November receives confirmation of filing-date protection.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:58:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Canada implements asylum process changes on 3 November</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/canada-asylum-process-modernization-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/canada-asylum-process-modernization-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>IRCC confirms new filing, review and referral arrangements. The implementation date and the separate eligibility rules have different scopes.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:58:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Iceland’s residence bill reaches Parliament with a proposed 4-year specialist exception</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/iceland-residence-bill-parliament-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/iceland-residence-bill-parliament-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>The bill distributed on 3 November sets out exceptions to the proposed 6-year general threshold and treatment of public arrears. It is not current law.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:58:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>UK immigration bill completes committee stage as 10-year settlement amendment is rejected</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/uk-immigration-asylum-bill-committee-rejects-ten-year-settlement-clause-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/uk-immigration-asylum-bill-committee-rejects-ten-year-settlement-clause-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 3 November decisions record reports the amended bill and rejects opposition new clause NC49. The government’s separate earned settlement framework still requires detailed rules.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:58:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Newfoundland and Labrador issues 50 NLPNP application invitations on 2 November</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/canada-newfoundland-labrador-nlpnp-invitations-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/canada-newfoundland-labrador-nlpnp-invitations-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>All invitations in the round were for the provincial nominee program; they are not approvals of nomination or permanent residence.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:58:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Queensland publishes 2026–27 nomination requirements, with registrations opening on 6 November</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/queensland-state-nomination-registration-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/queensland-state-nomination-registration-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 2026–27 requirements are published. The tax assessment requirement for onshore applicants has a non-filing exception, and an ROI does not guarantee an invitation.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:58:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Estonia proposes 2,569 shortage-sector work residence permits for 2027</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/estonia-proposes-shortage-sector-residence-cap-2027/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/estonia-proposes-shortage-sector-residence-cap-2027/</guid>
      <description>Drafts circulated on 30 October also propose a separate general immigration quota of 1,284.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:58:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>South Africa reschedules asylum-detention hearing for 16–18 November</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/south-africa-asylum-detention-full-court-hearing-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/south-africa-asylum-detention-full-court-hearing-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>The court’s 28 October statement moves the hearing of 33 urgent applications from 29 October to 16–18 November, with a 6 November deadline for specified amicus applications.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:58:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Slovenia simplifies insurance-change evidence during residence renewals</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/slovenia-m3-insurance-residence-renewal-evidence-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/slovenia-m3-insurance-residence-renewal-evidence-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 28 October notice reduces evidence required for qualifying third-country workers filing M-3 insurance changes.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:58:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Sweden releases first citizenship society-test results with a 28-out-of-40 pass mark</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/sweden-first-citizenship-society-test-results-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/sweden-first-citizenship-society-test-results-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 22 October announcement reports 875 participants in the 15 August test and about 80% passing. Results go to the Migration Agency.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:58:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>South Australia opens skilled-migration registrations for specified onshore workers</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/south-australia-skilled-migration-roi-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/south-australia-skilled-migration-roi-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 22 October update covers local workers whose visas expire by 31 January 2027; offshore candidates continue through SkillSelect.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:58:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Germany schedules 4 November vote on retaining 50,000 first employment approvals under Western Balkans scheme</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/germany-western-balkans-quota-vote-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/germany-western-balkans-quota-vote-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>Parliament plans a vote on retaining the quota. The employment agency opposed the proposed cut; current law still provides up to 50,000 first employment approvals per calendar year.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:58:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>New Zealand changes character-check procedure for partnership residence from 16 November</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/new-zealand-partnership-residence-character-deferral-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/new-zealand-partnership-residence-character-deferral-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 16 October circular provides for deferral where a supporting partner has specified unresolved criminal matters.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:58:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>US proposes ending prior-approval deference for Form I-129 adjudications</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/us-proposes-ending-prior-approval-deference-i129-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/us-proposes-ending-prior-approval-deference-i129-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 14 October proposal would remove the existing deference requirement. Public comments are due on 13 November; the proposal is not a final rule.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:58:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>US cuts the basic response period for refugee termination notices to 10 days</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/us-refugee-status-termination-response-ten-days-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/us-refugee-status-termination-response-ten-days-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>An interim final rule effective on 14 October replaces the 30-day period. Mail service adds three days, and weekend or federal-holiday deadline rules still apply.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:58:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Saudi Arabia opens a two-month status-correction window for eligible Yemeni workers</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/saudi-yemeni-worker-status-correction-qiwa-musaned-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/saudi-yemeni-worker-status-correction-qiwa-musaned-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>HRSD’s 11 October announcement covers eligible Yemeni workers with expired residence permits or absence reports, subject to valid travel documents and applicable procedures.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:58:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Malaysia announces work access for Category I Employment Pass spouses from 2027</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/malaysia-category-one-employment-pass-spouses-work-january-2027/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/malaysia-category-one-employment-pass-spouses-work-january-2027/</guid>
      <description>The 9 October budget announcement covers spouses who hold a Dependant Pass, from 1 January 2027 and subject to prescribed conditions.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:58:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>US proposes institution-paid OPT fees starting at $70,000 per student</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/us-proposes-opt-institution-fees-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/us-proposes-opt-institution-fees-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 8 October proposal would charge SEVP-certified institutions. Rule comments are due on 9 November; the fees are not in force.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:58:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>South Africa clarifies asylum-application access despite procedural barriers</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/south-africa-asylum-application-access-clarification-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/south-africa-asylum-application-access-clarification-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 8 October statement concerns access to assessment, not automatic refugee status or residence.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:58:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Thailand confirms September rollout of an integrated LTR processing portal</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/thailand-ltr-integrated-digital-processing-portal-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/thailand-ltr-integrated-digital-processing-portal-2026/</guid>
      <description>A BOI update dated 5 October describes a digital platform linking four government bodies for Long-Term Resident visa processing.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:58:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Cayman proposes ending newspaper adverts for work-permit applications</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/cayman-work-permit-newspaper-advertising-proposal-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/cayman-work-permit-newspaper-advertising-proposal-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 1 October proposal would retain at least 21 days of advertising on the WORC Jobs Portal and still required approval.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:58:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Mauritius’s October guidance sets out Golden Visa route to 20-year residence</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/mauritius-golden-visa-permanent-residence-guidance-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/mauritius-golden-visa-permanent-residence-guidance-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>Golden Visa holders must complete qualifying business investment of at least US$1 million within 12 months and obtain EDB certification. Specified residential property purchases do not count.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:58:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>UK opens lead-sponsor applications for community and refugee study routes</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/uk-refugee-sponsorship-lead-applications-open-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/uk-refugee-sponsorship-lead-applications-open-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 29 October guidance starts organisation-level applications; the refugee work route is planned for spring 2027.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:23:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Switzerland sets 28 February 2027 referendum on the Democracy Initiative</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/switzerland-democracy-citizenship-initiative-referendum-february-2027/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/switzerland-democracy-citizenship-initiative-referendum-february-2027/</guid>
      <description>The Federal Council scheduled the vote on 28 October. The proposed citizenship entitlement after 5 years of lawful residence has not changed current requirements.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:23:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Dutch citizenship guidance changes how driving disqualifications are assessed from 1 November</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/netherlands-citizenship-driving-disqualification-guidance-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/netherlands-citizenship-driving-disqualification-guidance-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>The amendments distinguish short individual driving bans from cumulative cases and update the residence-and-conduct declaration for the option procedure.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:23:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>New Zealand announces Green List changes affecting 17 Work to Residence occupations</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/new-zealand-green-list-march-2027-changes/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/new-zealand-green-list-march-2027-changes/</guid>
      <description>Changes from 8 March 2027 will remove 17 occupations, move 4 special-education roles to Straight to Residence and provide conditional transition for qualifying workers.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:31:53 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Azerbaijan publishes agropark migration draft covering work-permit exemptions and temporary residence</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/azerbaijan-agropark-specialists-residence-work-permit-bill-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/azerbaijan-agropark-specialists-residence-work-permit-bill-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>The proposal covers agropark residents and specified experienced specialists; its proposed dates do not establish commencement.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:31:53 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Norway sets 1 January 2027 start for integration declaration</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/norway-integration-declaration-commencement-january-2027/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/norway-integration-declaration-commencement-january-2027/</guid>
      <description>The 30 October announcement fixes implementation timing and says the declaration creates no separate sanctions.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:31:53 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Norway links Afghan refugee-status reviews to residence and citizenship decisions</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/norway-afghan-refugee-status-review-permanent-residence-citizenship-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/norway-afghan-refugee-status-review-permanent-residence-citizenship-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>Instruction GI-07/2026 took effect on 16 October and requires individual assessment with specified exclusions.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:31:53 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>New Zealand updates public-interest citizenship guidance for overseas-adoption cases</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/new-zealand-citizenship-overseas-adoption-guidance-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/new-zealand-citizenship-overseas-adoption-guidance-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 14 October amendment addresses certain overseas adoptions, requiring exceptional circumstances and ministerial consideration rather than automatic citizenship.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:31:53 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Baden-Württemberg urges longer permit validity within existing German law</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/germany-baden-wurttemberg-residence-duration-circular-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/germany-baden-wurttemberg-residence-duration-circular-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 6 October circular addresses skilled workers, students and qualifying Duldung holders.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:31:53 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>San Marino updates economic-residence rules and sets a transition for existing holders</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/san-marino-economic-residence-decree-150-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/san-marino-economic-residence-decree-150-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>Decree 150, published on 5 October, sets out ownership, employment and security requirements and clarifies the annual minimum tax for a separate residence category.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:31:53 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Brazilian court opens clarification review in overseas-adoption nationality case</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/brazil-foreign-adoption-nationality-clarification-review-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/brazil-foreign-adoption-nationality-clarification-review-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The virtual review began on 30 October; it does not establish a change to the underlying nationality ruling.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:28:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Montenegro’s official register confirms foreigners-law amendment took effect on 27 October</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/montenegro-foreigners-amendment-official-gazette-stage-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/montenegro-foreigners-amendment-official-gazette-stage-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>Official Gazette No. 154/2026 records publication on 19 October; verification is limited to the formal legal stage.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:28:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Belgian committee backs Blue Card and worker-protection changes</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/belgium-blue-card-highly-qualified-workers-bill-committee-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/belgium-blue-card-highly-qualified-workers-bill-committee-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 14 October second-reading approval concerns highly qualified workers and some victims of labour exploitation; it does not establish that the rules are in force.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:28:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Isle of Man sponsor policy applies to applications from 2 November</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/isle-of-man-sponsor-licensing-policy-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/isle-of-man-sponsor-licensing-policy-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>The policy covers sponsorship for Global Business Mobility, Isle of Man Student and Tier 5 routes.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:28:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Naoero’s September naturalisation law remains separate from investment citizenship and the 2017 route</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/naoero-naturalisation-citizenship-act-separate-arrangement-september-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/naoero-naturalisation-citizenship-act-separate-arrangement-september-2026/</guid>
      <description>The Act distinguishes its new arrangement from the 2024 investment programme and naturalisation under the 2017 law.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:28:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>New Zealand publishes parent-residence queue selection estimates</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/new-zealand-parent-residence-queue-selection-estimates-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/new-zealand-parent-residence-queue-selection-estimates-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 30 October update provides planning estimates that will be refreshed after quarterly selections.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:37:36 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Finland sets out citizenship-test preparations for spring 2027</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/finland-citizenship-test-implementation-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/finland-citizenship-test-implementation-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 9 October announcement identifies 7 test locations and plans for study materials and registration guidance.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:37:36 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Turks and Caicos Cabinet approved immigration regulations on 2 October</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/turks-caicos-immigration-regulations-cabinet-approval-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/turks-caicos-immigration-regulations-cabinet-approval-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The official statement confirms Cabinet approval. Final residence conditions and commencement arrangements still require verification.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:37:36 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Chile confirms immigration-fee dollar conversion rate through November</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/chile-november-2026-immigration-fee-conversion-rate/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/chile-november-2026-immigration-fee-conversion-rate/</guid>
      <description>SERMIG lists CLP981.08 per US dollar; charges still depend on the application category.</description>
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      <title>Czech residence bill passes the Senate and reaches the President</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/czechia-residence-bill-senate-approved-president-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/czechia-residence-bill-senate-approved-president-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The legislative record confirms referral for signature, not that new rules already apply.</description>
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      <title>Estonia admits dual-citizenship bill for citizens by birth</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/estonia-dual-citizenship-bill-1059-admitted-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/estonia-dual-citizenship-bill-1059-admitted-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>Bill 1059 SE proposes retention and restoration routes; it remains in the legislative process.</description>
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      <title>Armenia publishes residence-reform application guidance and 5-day document deadline</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/armenia-residence-reform-application-guidance-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/armenia-residence-reform-application-guidance-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 30 October service notice details procedures for the reform applying from 1 November.</description>
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      <title>India designates 3 regional foreigners-registration jurisdictions</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/india-three-regional-foreigners-registration-officers-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/india-three-regional-foreigners-registration-officers-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 28 October notifications revise assignments for Odisha, Tripura and Nagaland.</description>
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      <title>Denmark delays citizenship-screening expert report until expected mid-March 2027</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/denmark-citizenship-screening-expert-report-delay-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/denmark-citizenship-screening-expert-report-delay-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 23 October announcement concerns the research timetable, not the commencement of new screening rules.</description>
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      <title>Swiss committee holds hearings on EU free-movement package</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/switzerland-eu-free-movement-committee-hearings-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/switzerland-eu-free-movement-committee-hearings-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 23 October notice records parliamentary scrutiny, not implementation of new residence rights.</description>
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      <title>Dutch judicial-penalty provisions take effect with transitional protection for existing appeals</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/netherlands-judicial-penalty-rules-commencement-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/netherlands-judicial-penalty-rules-commencement-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 15 October decree commenced specified provisions on 16 October; courts can still set a reasonable decision deadline.</description>
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      <title>Uruguay publishes bill to recognise legal citizens as Uruguayan nationals</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/uruguay-legal-citizens-nationality-interpretative-proposal-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/uruguay-legal-citizens-nationality-interpretative-proposal-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 14 October text specifies when nationality would arise and proposes arrangements for minors.</description>
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      <title>German parliamentary committee recommends rejecting restrictive naturalisation motion</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/germany-naturalisation-motion-committee-rejection-recommendation-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/germany-naturalisation-motion-committee-rejection-recommendation-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 14 October report addresses 10-year residence and dual-nationality proposals; it is not a final plenary vote.</description>
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      <title>New Zealand selects provider for planned citizenship test</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/new-zealand-citizenship-test-provider-selected-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/new-zealand-citizenship-test-provider-selected-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 7 October announcement moves the planned late-2027 test into design and preparation.</description>
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      <title>Norway extends consultation on work-based residence for people displaced from Ukraine</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/norway-ukraine-work-residence-consultation-deadline-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/norway-ukraine-work-residence-consultation-deadline-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>Comments are now due on 5 November; the proposed route is not open for residence applications.</description>
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      <title>Moldova pauses specified urgent residence-card applications from 2 to 12 November</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/moldova-urgent-residence-card-services-pause-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/moldova-urgent-residence-card-services-pause-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>The new migration information system affects specified card-processing services, not every residence application.</description>
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      <title>Denmark extends eligible Ukraine Special Act permits to March 2028</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/denmark-ukraine-special-act-extension-march-2028/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/denmark-ukraine-special-act-extension-march-2028/</guid>
      <description>The Immigration Service assesses extensions automatically, subject to continuing eligibility.</description>
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      <title>Estonia’s citizenship bill completes second reading; children’s provisions remain pending</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/estonia-citizenship-bill-932-second-reading-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/estonia-citizenship-bill-932-second-reading-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>Bill 932 SE has been sent to third reading, not verified as enacted or effective.</description>
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      <title>Poland lists nationality reform plan with a higher language threshold and citizenship test</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/poland-nationality-reform-legislative-plan-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/poland-nationality-reform-legislative-plan-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>Project UD491, registered on 27 October, sets out proposed changes to recognition and restoration of citizenship rather than new rules already in force.</description>
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      <title>Austria consults on integration draft changing B2 proof for accelerated naturalisation</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/austria-integration-draft-b2-citizenship-consultation-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/austria-integration-draft-b2-citizenship-consultation-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The proposal would require an ÖIF B2 integration examination for the specified route; it is not yet law.</description>
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      <title>Costa Rica schedules naturalisation exams for 15 November</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/costa-rica-naturalisation-tests-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/costa-rica-naturalisation-tests-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>Venues for session 03-2026 are due to be published on 6 November. Registration closed on 4 October.</description>
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      <title>Avellino court refers Italy’s retrospective citizenship restrictions for review</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/italy-citizenship-retroactivity-avellino-court-referral-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/italy-citizenship-retroactivity-avellino-court-referral-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The order published on 28 October is a referral, not a ruling striking down the restrictions.</description>
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      <title>Solomon Islands committee examines proposed new citizenship-revocation ground</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/solomon-islands-citizenship-revocation-bill-committee-inquiry-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/solomon-islands-citizenship-revocation-bill-committee-inquiry-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>Published inquiry papers and hearing arrangements concern citizenship acquired by application. They do not establish that the proposed power is in force.</description>
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      <title>Malaysia moves study and 2nd-work-location permissions to ESD Online</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/malaysia-esd-study-second-work-location-online-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/malaysia-esd-study-second-work-location-online-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>Eligible Employment Pass holders and dependant spouses can use the expanded study-permission service; paper submissions cease for the affected services.</description>
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      <title>Norway consults on 7-year collective protection and a longer route to permanent residence</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/norway-collective-protection-seven-year-consultation-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/norway-collective-protection-seven-year-consultation-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 14 October proposal is open for comments until 10 November and still requires legislation.</description>
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      <title>US finalises limits on automatic EAD extensions, retaining earlier-filing exceptions</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/us-ead-automatic-extension-final-rule-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/us-ead-automatic-extension-final-rule-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 14 October final rule confirms the 2025 interim rule rather than starting a new filing cutoff.</description>
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      <title>Sweden implements family-residence changes and options for young adults</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/sweden-family-residence-young-adults-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/sweden-family-residence-young-adults-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>Rules effective from 1 October widen some young adults’ application options while tightening parts of family immigration.</description>
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      <title>Japan publishes outcome of permanent-resident revocation guidance consultation</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/japan-permanent-residence-revocation-guidelines-consultation-outcome-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/japan-permanent-residence-revocation-guidelines-consultation-outcome-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 1 October adoption concerns retention of existing permanent resident status, separately from guidance on obtaining permanent residence.</description>
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      <title>Denmark requires digital MF4 for specified accompanying-family applications</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/denmark-mf4-digital-accompanying-family-applications-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/denmark-mf4-digital-accompanying-family-applications-2026/</guid>
      <description>Paper MF4 applications are normally rejected from 14 October, and MF1 or MF2 can no longer be used for the affected cases.</description>
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      <title>French bill would remove an overseas-work residence exception for nationality</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/france-nationality-overseas-work-residence-bill-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/france-nationality-overseas-work-residence-bill-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>Bill 3359 targets item 1 of Civil Code article 21-26, rather than every nationality-law residence exception.</description>
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      <title>French bill proposes up to 4-year residence cards for essential or shortage workers</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/france-essential-shortage-worker-residence-bill-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/france-essential-shortage-worker-residence-bill-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The proposal would widen occupational coverage and waive the long-stay visa condition, while retaining work-authorisation requirements.</description>
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      <title>Hungary confirms EnterHungary applications and reporting are available again</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/hungary-enterhungary-applications-restored-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/hungary-enterhungary-applications-restored-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The authority says restoration was completed on 27 October, reopening electronic immigration services.</description>
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      <title>Latvian parliament rejects bill to remove fund-linked residence provision</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/latvia-investment-fund-residence-repeal-bill-rejected-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/latvia-investment-fund-residence-repeal-bill-rejected-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 29 October vote does not establish that the investment route is open.</description>
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      <title>Belgium clarifies single-permit processing and shortage-occupation policy</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/belgium-single-permit-processing-shortage-jobs-clarification-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/belgium-single-permit-processing-shortage-jobs-clarification-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 21 October ministerial answer gives an average, not a guaranteed decision date.</description>
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      <title>Singapore schedules migrant-worker Work Permit medical-result changes for January 2027</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/singapore-work-permit-renewal-medical-results-january-2027/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/singapore-work-permit-renewal-medical-results-january-2027/</guid>
      <description>MOM specifies operating dates of 18 and 25 January. The page does not identify its first publication date.</description>
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      <title>Australia revises return-risk criteria for Referred Stay permanent visas</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/australia-referred-stay-permanent-visa-danger-test-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/australia-referred-stay-permanent-visa-danger-test-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>From 3 November, F2026L01466 relocates an existing danger requirement and expressly links the risk to cooperation with an investigation.</description>
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      <title>Australia changes Bridging B protection rules and restores selected Bridging E conditions</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/australia-bridging-b-protection-exclusion-bridging-e-conditions-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/australia-bridging-b-protection-exclusion-bridging-e-conditions-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>Part 2 of F2026L01448 applies to new visa applications from 1 November. The Bridging E conditions remain discretionary and category-specific.</description>
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      <title>South Africa consults on moving refugee reception services to Beitbridge</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/south-africa-refugee-offices-beitbridge-consultation-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/south-africa-refugee-offices-beitbridge-consultation-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 30 October statement confirms a consultation, not an implemented office closure.</description>
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      <title>UK updates religious work sponsorship guidance and transition rules</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/uk-religious-worker-sponsor-guidance-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/uk-religious-worker-sponsor-guidance-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 29 October guidance implements HC584 changes for new applications.</description>
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      <title>Andorra adds A1 examination for residence renewals</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/andorra-residence-renewal-a1-extra-exam-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/andorra-residence-renewal-a1-extra-exam-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>Registration runs until 4 November for a 100-place examination announced on 12 October.</description>
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      <title>Denmark resumes permanent residence and some family cases after register error</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/denmark-permanent-residence-family-cases-processing-resumes-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/denmark-permanent-residence-family-cases-processing-resumes-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The Immigration Service has resumed suspended cases and requires relevant applicants to return a sworn declaration on criminal conduct.</description>
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      <title>Lithuania raises residence and citizenship processing fees</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/lithuania-residence-citizenship-fees-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/lithuania-residence-citizenship-fees-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The notice published on 6 October and updated on 15 October sets out fees effective from 3 October.</description>
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      <title>Lithuania opens replacement of Ukrainian temporary protection permits</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/lithuania-ukrainian-temporary-protection-permit-renewal-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/lithuania-ukrainian-temporary-protection-permit-renewal-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The new digital permits run to 4 March 2028, with replacement applications accepted from 5 October.</description>
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      <title>Cayman’s October parliamentary update outlines planned residence-points consultation</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/cayman-permanent-residence-points-reform-status-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/cayman-permanent-residence-points-reform-status-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 2 October summary records the minister’s 1 October statement that no final framework had yet been agreed.</description>
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      <title>UK extends domestic abuse settlement access to eligible adult dependent children</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/uk-domestic-abuse-adult-dependent-children-guidance-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/uk-domestic-abuse-adult-dependent-children-guidance-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>Version 25.0 explains the adult-child eligibility change effective from 8 October; the public page was updated on 15 October.</description>
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      <title>Canada extends targeted Haiti and Sudan work-permit measures with standard fees</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/canada-haiti-sudan-targeted-work-permit-extension-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/canada-haiti-sudan-targeted-work-permit-extension-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>Eligibility is limited to qualifying holders of valid work permits issued under the previous temporary measures.</description>
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      <title>Slovenia proposes tougher family-reunification residence and income requirements</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/slovenia-family-reunification-income-cabinet-proposal-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/slovenia-family-reunification-income-cabinet-proposal-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 22 October cabinet proposal would extend the general qualifying residence period from 1 year to 3 years.</description>
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      <title>Gibraltar announces planned residence route for self-sufficient people over 55</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/gibraltar-over-55-self-sufficient-residence-proposal-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/gibraltar-over-55-self-sufficient-residence-proposal-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>Planned rules include private health insurance, a health-system contribution and at least 6 months’ residence each year.</description>
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      <title>Andorra approves 900-permit general work quota, including earlier allocations</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/andorra-general-work-residence-quota-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/andorra-general-work-residence-quota-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The quota comprises 702 residence-and-work permits and 198 cross-border work permits, running to 30 April 2027.</description>
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      <title>New Zealand’s first hybrid parent-residence selection is set for 10 November</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/new-zealand-parent-hybrid-selection-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/new-zealand-parent-hybrid-selection-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>About 90% of selections follow submission order and 10% are random; selection is not residence approval.</description>
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      <title>Japan publishes permanent-residence consultation outcome and assessment clarifications</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/japan-permanent-residence-guideline-consultation-result-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/japan-permanent-residence-guideline-consultation-result-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The agency confirms the 1 October revision, with Japanese-language assessment methods to be announced before implementation.</description>
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      <title>Lithuania ends residence and national-visa intake at centres in 4 countries</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/lithuania-four-country-residence-visa-intake-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/lithuania-four-country-residence-visa-intake-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 1 November change concerns overseas residence and national-visa intake, separate from in-country filing rules.</description>
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      <title>Italy publishes 2027 work-quota instructions and pre-completion timetable</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/italy-2027-flussi-precompletion-work-permits-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/italy-2027-flussi-precompletion-work-permits-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>Joint Circular 7185 sets quotas, pre-completion and category-specific submission dates; pre-completion is not submission.</description>
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      <title>Philippines extends departure deadline for specified visa-cancellation orders</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/philippines-specified-cancellation-orders-november-departure-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/philippines-specified-cancellation-orders-november-departure-2026/</guid>
      <description>Only the listed 1 September orders are covered; the underlying orders remain effective.</description>
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      <title>Armenia approves residence-reform implementation plan and preserves transitional protections</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/armenia-residence-reform-implementation-plan-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/armenia-residence-reform-implementation-plan-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 15 October decision schedules implementing rules and 2027 quotas; it does not establish that every implementing measure has been adopted.</description>
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      <title>Swiss November guidance clarifies custody and debt assessments</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/switzerland-november-residence-guidance-custody-debt-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/switzerland-november-residence-guidance-custody-debt-2026/</guid>
      <description>The SEM amendment addresses children’s residence status and culpable debt, without creating automatic approval.</description>
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      <title>Caribbean Netherlands adds work and residence permit documents from November</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/caribbean-netherlands-permit-documentation-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/caribbean-netherlands-permit-documentation-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>The additional documents vary by permit type and must be supplied by applicants themselves.</description>
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      <title>San Marino schedules November naturalisation test with 11 November deadline</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/san-marino-naturalisation-test-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/san-marino-naturalisation-test-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>The official service page sets the session dates; passing is only one naturalisation requirement.</description>
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      <title>Singapore changes pre-issuance Work Permit work authorisation from 29 November</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/singapore-work-permit-temporary-start-work-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/singapore-work-permit-temporary-start-work-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>Affected workers need an issued Work Permit or Temporary Permit, rather than relying on the IPA alone.</description>
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      <title>UK publishes 2026 HPI university list: qualification date determines the list</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/uk-hpi-2026-university-list-published/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/uk-hpi-2026-university-list-published/</guid>
      <description>The list added on 1 November applies to qualifications awarded from 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2027—not automatically to every new application.</description>
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      <title>Albania cabinet approves special-state-interest naturalisation rules</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/albania-special-state-interest-naturalisation-cabinet-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/albania-special-state-interest-naturalisation-cabinet-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The approved text requires demonstrable state interest; ministerial support does not guarantee citizenship.</description>
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      <title>UK Budget sets out HPI, work-visa salary and Graduate visa changes</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/uk-budget-2026-high-skilled-visa-plans/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/uk-budget-2026-high-skilled-visa-plans/</guid>
      <description>The 28 October Budget commits to expanding HPI eligibility and changing arrangements for selected graduates and highly skilled workers, rather than immediately replacing application rules.</description>
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      <title>Iceland cabinet backs residence bill proposing 6-year permanent-residence qualification</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/iceland-residence-bill-cabinet-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/iceland-residence-bill-cabinet-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The proposal changes permanent-residence and family-reunification conditions; it is not verified as operative law.</description>
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      <title>Uruguay publishes special permanent residence route for certain asylum applicants</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/uruguay-special-permanent-residence-arraigo-decree-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/uruguay-special-permanent-residence-arraigo-decree-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>Decree 239/026 was published on 26 October. The limited permanent residence mechanism takes effect 90 days after publication, rather than opening immediately.</description>
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      <title>St Kitts and Nevis passes diaspora citizenship bill; opening remains conditional</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/st-kitts-nevis-diaspora-citizenship-bill-passage-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/st-kitts-nevis-diaspora-citizenship-bill-passage-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 23 October reform would expand citizenship registration for certain adult descendants born abroad. The proposed 2 November opening was conditional on regulations.</description>
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      <title>Canada implements Express Entry job-offer changes and recalculates profiles</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/canada-express-entry-high-wage-points-lmia-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/canada-express-entry-high-wage-points-lmia-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>IRCC confirms the 3 November changes are in operation. Invitations are paused during recalculation, while program eligibility and CRS job-offer points remain separate.</description>
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      <title>Denmark decides to resubmit L98 naturalisation bill; other cases remain on hold</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/denmark-l98-naturalisation-resubmission-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/denmark-l98-naturalisation-resubmission-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 5 October notice distinguishes applicants listed in the lapsed bill from other naturalisation cases.</description>
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      <title>Bermuda adds charity contribution and stronger checks to investment residence</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/bermuda-eirc-charity-diligence-policy-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/bermuda-eirc-charity-diligence-policy-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 2 October statement explains the revised EIRC policy and protection for earlier certificates.</description>
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      <title>Argentina outlines investment citizenship plans for Q4 intake</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/argentina-investment-citizenship-fourth-quarter-announcement-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/argentina-investment-citizenship-fourth-quarter-announcement-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 2 October announcement sets out 2 proposed funding options, without establishing an actual opening date.</description>
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      <title>Belize proposes investor-residence route; qualifying period needs clarification</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/belize-investor-residence-proposal-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/belize-investor-residence-proposal-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>Official explanations describe an investor-and-family route but differ on the qualifying period for permanent residence.</description>
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      <title>Cook Islands guidance sets 1-to-3-year worker permits and family durations</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/cook-islands-worker-family-permit-settings-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/cook-islands-worker-family-permit-settings-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The official FAQ links the settings to amendments approved on 13 October; these are not automatic permanent residence.</description>
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      <title>UK sets out 10-year settlement framework in government response</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/uk-earned-settlement-government-response-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/uk-earned-settlement-government-response-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 2 November response sets out a 10-year starting point, faster routes and targeted transitional protections. Detailed implementing rules are still to follow.</description>
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      <title>Malaysia pauses DE Rantau new applications ahead of 4-year renewal framework</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/malaysia-de-rantau-new-applications-pause-enhanced-renewal-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/malaysia-de-rantau-new-applications-pause-enhanced-renewal-2026/</guid>
      <description>MDEC has announced a November pause for new applications and a 1 December reopening under a conditional renewal framework allowing up to 4 years in total.</description>
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      <title>Ireland delays employment-permit portal reopening; renewal flexibility remains</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/ireland-employment-permits-portal-reopening-delayed-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/ireland-employment-permits-portal-reopening-delayed-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 2 November update confirms the portal will not reopen on 3 November. Existing applications continue; alternative arrangements for new submissions are still being prepared.</description>
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      <title>Portugal’s Cabinet approves nationality implementing decree</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/portugal-nationality-implementing-decree-cabinet-approval-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/portugal-nationality-implementing-decree-cabinet-approval-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The 29 October approval covers knowledge tests and biometrics. The communiqué does not establish commencement or transitional arrangements.</description>
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      <title>Norway consults on tighter skilled-worker residence checks</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/norway-skilled-worker-residence-consultation-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/norway-skilled-worker-residence-consultation-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>Proposals cover skilled-worker and self-employed residence, employer verification and work while certain graduate applications are pending. Consultation closes on 22 January 2027.</description>
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      <title>Lithuania restricts in-country work and undergraduate residence applications</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/lithuania-work-bachelor-residence-application-changes-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/lithuania-work-bachelor-residence-application-changes-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>From 1 November, eligibility to lodge certain residence applications inside Lithuania depends on immigration status, with stated exceptions.</description>
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      <title>Dominica reports EU talks on citizenship by investment, with further contact due by 12 November</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/dominica-cbi-eu-engagement-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/dominica-cbi-eu-engagement-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The Prime Minister’s Office outlined negotiations on 28 October. Its statement does not announce programme closure or an application cutoff.</description>
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      <title>Barbados immigration and citizenship bills pass the House and reach the Senate stage</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/barbados-immigration-citizenship-bills-senate-october-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/barbados-immigration-citizenship-bills-senate-october-2026/</guid>
      <description>The bills passed the House on 27 October. Later histories confirm Senate passage on 4 November and give 28 October for notice; commencement remains unconfirmed.</description>
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      <title>Australia introduces upfront fees for protection reviews from 1 November</title>
      <link>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/australia-protection-review-upfront-fee-november-2026/</link>
      <guid>https://conatusmobility.com/en/news/australia-protection-review-upfront-fee-november-2026/</guid>
      <description>The Administrative Review Tribunal has introduced an upfront fee of AUD 1,863.50 for relevant protection reviews. Exemptions, refunds and transitional cases require separate consideration.</description>
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