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Migrant Carers Trapped: GBP 10K Visa Fees Raise Alarms Over Exploitation

Migrant Carers Trapped: GBP 10K Visa Fees Raise Alarms Over Exploitation

Migrant carers employed at Lotus Care homes across northwest England are potentially facing considerable exploitation. Employees claim that their visa costs are illegal, other working conditions are poor and they face deportation. According to BBC

New Tax Targets Migrant Support: 3.5% Levy on Remittances Explained

New Tax Targets Migrant Support: 3.5% Levy on Remittances Explained

For a major policy turn, the U.S. has narrowed its initial proposed excise tax on outbound remittances from 5% to 3.5% which will ease the burden of millions of Indian migrants. That change is put

US H-1B Visa Registrations Hit Three-Year Low Amid Trump-Era Rules and Rising Immigration Barriers

US H-1B Visa Registrations Hit Three-Year Low Amid Trump-Era Rules and Rising Immigration Barriers

The total registrations for H-1B visas for U.S. fiscal year 2026 (FY26) are the lowest since FY22, which points to some anxiety on the part of foreign workers and employers. Recently, the United States Citizenship

US Stamps Out Illegal Migration: Visa Bans Target Top Indian Travel Agency Leaders

US Stamps Out Illegal Migration: Visa Bans Target Top Indian Travel Agency Leaders

The United States has declared that it would impose visa restrictions on owners, executives, and senior officials of India-based travel agencies which had reportedly instructed individuals to illegally migrate to the U.S. The United States

Philippines Digital Nomad Visa: Eligibility, Benefits and Top Remote Work Destinations

Philippines Digital Nomad Visa: Eligibility, Benefits and Top Remote Work Destinations

The Philippines has announced its addition to a long list of countries that are welcoming remote workers with the launch of the new Digital Nomad Visa. The law was signed in April 2025 allowing remote

Singapore Hosts Largest ‘Thank You’ Feast for Migrant Workers

Singapore Hosts Largest ‘Thank You’ Feast for Migrant Workers

As a moving tribute to the migrant workers that have been a part of Singapore’s development, over 60,000 meals were distributed across the island as part of Singapore's largest single day food distribution drive. This

Canada’s Skilled Foreign Workers Face Deportation Under Stricter TFW Rules

Canada’s Skilled Foreign Workers Face Deportation Under Stricter TFW Rules

The skilled foreign workforce in Canada now faces increased uncertainty after new regulations for the TFWP (Temporary Foreign Worker Program) raised the potential for deportation for thousands of workers across many industries. A Canadian pollution

UK Steps Up Fight Against Organised Immigration Crime in Western Balkans

UK Steps Up Fight Against Organised Immigration Crime in Western Balkans

During a landmark visit to Albania, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a major expansion of Britain’s efforts to dismantle criminal networks which are driving illegal migration through the Western Balkans. As part of

Final Countdown: Starmer’s 7-Day Test on UK Immigration Reform

Final Countdown: Starmer’s 7-Day Test on UK Immigration Reform

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a specific new immigration policy to limit the increase in migration, clearly in reaction to the rising popularity of Reform UK. The action of Reform UK, led by Nigel

U.S. Visa Bulletin June 2025: More Delays for Indian Green Card Aspirants

U.S. Visa Bulletin June 2025: More Delays for Indian Green Card Aspirants

The June 2025 Visa Bulletin from the U.S. Department of State provides little optimism for Indian nationals in the green card queue.  Demand continues to grow but the Final Action Dates did not move significantly