Spain creates new registry so unions and NGOs can file residency applications for migrants
Austrian Airlines Extends Middle East Flight Suspensions, Urges Travellers to Re-book
Lufthansa pilots’ strike extends into 13 March, disrupting Dublin–Germany traffic
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IRCC retires old IMM 5476 – New Use-of-Representative form now mandatory
Effective 13 March 2026, IRCC will no longer accept older versions of Form IMM 5476. Companies and representatives who attach an outdated form risk having applications returned, potentially disrupting work authorization. Global-mobility teams should immediately replace legacy templates and re-brief applicants to prevent processing delays.
Austria Confirms Final Phase-In Schedule for EU Entry/Exit System at Land and Air Borders
Austria’s Interior Ministry has issued a detailed roadmap confirming that full biometric Entry/Exit System checks will apply at all Austrian borders by 10 April 2026. Companies must prepare staff for mandatory fingerprint and facial scans and tighten compliance monitoring as automated overstay alerts come online.
‘Security Incident Concluded’ at RAF Akrotiri After 15-Minute Lockdown Warning
RAF Akrotiri declared and lifted a security lockdown within 15 minutes on 13 March after radar misidentified a heat signature as a potential threat. Though no damage occurred, repeated alerts have led to brief airfield closures, complicating military and commercial movements that rely on the base. Firms with staff transiting Akrotiri are adding buffer time and refining shelter-in-place protocols.