XPATUS / Rule updates WHAT CHANGED Visa and immigration updates by country Visas, residence, citizenship and passport procedures. Verified items only: who is affected, what to do and where to read the original.
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Visa policy 2026-09-11 USA: proposal to remove the post-employment grace period DHS proposes removing the discretionary period of up to 60 days after employment ends for E-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B, H-1B1, L-1, O-1 and TN classifications and associated dependants. This is a proposal open for comment, not an effective rule. Read update Agency service 2026-09-11 Malaysia: MYXpats announces service restoration Following a MYImms disruption notice, MYXpats confirmed services had resumed. The notice concerns permit processing and related services, not new visa eligibility requirements. Read update Agency announcement 2026-09-09 Cyprus: Schengen and US visa waiver remain goals, not new rights A government statement identifies Schengen accession and participation in the US Visa Waiver Program as priorities. It does not confirm accession or establish a date for entry-rule changes. Read update Agency service 2026-09-09 AIMA portal: announced maintenance window has ended AIMA announced residence-renewal portal downtime from 9 September at 18:00 to 10 September at 09:00 for a platform update. This is a service notice, not a residence-rule change. The notice does not specify a time zone; actual restoration was not independently confirmed. Read update Agency announcement 2026-09-08 Malaysia: MYXpats consultation schedule updated The updated Open Day page lists the next online session for 14 October. A company representative can ask about EP, PVP, RP-T and the 1:3 internship policy. This is a schedule update, not a new visa launch. Read update Border service 2026-09-08 San José airport launches biometric immigration gates Four automated immigration gates began operating at Juan Santamaría international arrivals on 8 September. Initially the service is for adult Costa Rican citizens with valid biometric passports meeting immigration criteria—not all foreign passengers. Read update Agency announcement 2026-09-07 Chile: Los Lagos strengthens support for children’s regularisation SERMIG reported coordinated support for migrant children in Los Lagos, including work with schools and healthcare services. This concerns regional assistance with humanitarian residence permits, not a nationwide legal change. Read update 