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Labor Unions Sue Trump Over AI Social Media Monitoring of Visa Holders
Unions and the EFF sued federal agencies on October 16, 2025, alleging AI social‑media monitoring targeted non‑citizens' political speech. They…
UK Skilled Worker English Standard B2 from January 8, 2026
From January 8, 2026, new applicants for Skilled Worker, Scale‑up, and High Potential Individual visas must meet CEFR B2 across…
Portugal’s 2026 Minimum Wage Rise and Its Visa Implications
Portugal’s minimum wage rises to €920/month in 2026, raising D8 to €3,680/month and D7 single savings to €11,040. Skilled visas…
Tech Firms Pause H-1B Sponsorship Amid $100K Fee Rule
A Sept 21, 2025 rule adds a $100,000 fee to new H-1B petitions for beneficiaries abroad for 12 months. Employers…
USCIS Sets $1,000 Parole Fee Starting October 16, 2025
Starting October 16, 2025, USCIS will charge a $1,000 parole fee due after conditional approval for most parole grants. Ten…
Mali Imposes US Visa Bond in Retaliation to Reciprocity
Mali will require U.S. citizens to post refundable visa bonds up to USD 10,000 from October 17, 2025, in response…
US Visa Waiver Program 2025: Updated Countries and Key Requirements
The VWP in 2025 covers 42 countries for 90-day visits; ESTA approval and an e-passport are mandatory. Qatar joined in…
Enacted and Proposed U.S. Visa Fees for 2026: What Changes Lie Ahead
Public Law 119-21 creates a minimum $250 Visa Integrity Fee for most nonimmigrant visas, indexed to inflation from FY2026. ESTA…