U.S. Firms Confront $100,000 H-1B Fee and New Nonimmigrant Workers Rules
New H-1B regulations introduce a $100,000 fee for certain petitions and a wage-prioritized selection system. Employers must now…
UK Begins Returning 281 Migrants Under Bilateral Agreement with France Asylum Plan
The UK has started returning asylum seekers to France under a new 'one-in, one-out' agreement designed to curb…
UPS Cuts Up to 30,000 Jobs in January 27, 2026 Restructuring Move
UPS will eliminate up to 30,000 jobs and close 24 facilities in 2026 to save $3 billion. The…
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Orders Halt to New H-1B Visa Petitions by State Agencies and Public Universities
Texas has implemented an immediate pause on new H-1B sponsorships for state agencies and public universities. While federal…
Doctors Confront H-1B Visa, $100,000 Supplemental Fee, September 21, 2025
New H-1B regulations for FY 2027 introduce a $100,000 fee for overseas applicants and a selection system based…
U.S. Confirms Seasonal Work Permits H-2B Program Under Deliberation
The U.S. government has authorized 35,000 supplemental H-2B visas for FY 2026, a 50% reduction from prior years.…
UK to Reimburse Visa Fees for Top Tech and Science Firms in Push for Growth
The UK government has introduced the 'Growth Push' package to attract global tech talent. Key features include visa…
Domestic Training, Not Immigration, Central to Arkansas Health Staffing Plan
Arkansas faces a critical nursing shortage, meeting only 76% of current needs. With 72 of 75 counties lacking…
New Tax Year Replaces Assessment Year Aligning Financial Year Rules
Beginning April 1, 2026, India transitions to a unified 'Tax Year' system under the new Income Tax Act,…
Budget 2026 Experts Urge Higher ₹7.5 Lakh NPS Cap To Ease Double Taxation
India's NPS faces a 'double taxation' challenge due to a ₹7.5 lakh cap on combined employer retirement contributions.…
Malaysia Doubles Employment Pass Salary Minimum To RM20,000, Sets 10-Year Cap
Malaysia is raising the bar for foreign professionals with new Employment Pass rules starting June 2026. Key changes…
Kenya Requires Canceling Current Work Permit Before Employer Change
The Kenyan Class D Work Permit is employer-linked, requiring a full cancellation and re-application process for any job…
Kuwait Unveils E-Services to Simplify Visa and Residency Transfers
Kuwait has moved visa and residency services to a digital-first model via the MoI portal and Sahel app.…
Airbus Shifts A220 Pylon Production from Wichita to Toulouse
Airbus has completed the transfer of A220 pylon manufacturing from Kansas to France. This strategic move, part of…