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US Visa Warning: EB-1 & EB-2 Freeze Hits Indian and Arab Tech Professionals in 2026

US Visa Warning: EB-1 & EB-2 Freeze Hits Indian and Arab Tech Professionals in 2026

The US Visa Bulletin for August 2026 has issued an important warning for high skilled professionals seeking to obtain employment-based Green Cards. The pressure is at its strongest on the technology workers from India, with

Italy Work Visa 2026: What Migrant Workers Should Know As Authorities Target Smuggling Networks 

Italy Work Visa 2026: What Migrant Workers Should Know As Authorities Target Smuggling Networks 

Italy is tightening legal loopholes to combat the smuggling of illegal foreign workers. If you are not a citizen of the European Union, you will need a work visa to work in Italy in 2026.

Vietnam’s 7.2% Minimum Wage Hike: What Foreign Employers Must Adjust in Payroll Now

Vietnam’s 7.2% Minimum Wage Hike: What Foreign Employers Must Adjust in Payroll Now

Vietnam’s new regional minimum wage hike will increase an employer’s payroll obligation across the country. The statutory minimum wage is adjusted in accordance with Decree No. 293/2025/ND-CP replacing the previous minimum wage system. The seasonal

Japan Permanent Residency 2026: Why Foreign Workers May Need More Than 10 Years of Patience 

Japan Permanent Residency 2026: Why Foreign Workers May Need More Than 10 Years of Patience 

The permanent residency route in Japan is becoming tougher — and the new requirements come like the goalposts for thousands of foreign workers in the midst of their journey. In April 2027, Japan Permanent Residency

Brazil’s Migration Shift Highlights a Global Challenge Beyond Europe 

Brazil’s Migration Shift Highlights a Global Challenge Beyond Europe 

The shifting migration landscape in Brazil shows that global people movement is no longer dominated by migration to Europe and North America. The increasing number of migrants from Venezuela, Haiti, Cuba and other parts of

H-1B Grace Period 2026: What Would Indian Employees Do Without the 60-day Rule? 

H-1B Grace Period 2026: What Would Indian Employees Do Without the 60-day Rule? 

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing to get rid of the H-1B grace period, which at present allows visa holders to remain in the United States legally following the expiration of their

Japan Foreign Workers 2026: Support Falls Below 60%—What Does It Mean for Migrant Workers? 

Japan Foreign Workers 2026: Support Falls Below 60%—What Does It Mean for Migrant Workers? 

In a poll of Japan taken last year, 58.2% of people opposed extending the foreign worker program, compared with 71.8% two years ago—a drop for the first time in recent years. The trend is also

EU Migration Policy 2026: Europe Wants to Control Migration. But Can It Afford to Lose Migrant Workers? 

EU Migration Policy 2026: Europe Wants to Control Migration. But Can It Afford to Lose Migrant Workers? 

2026 is a year of tension at the heart of European politics, and no press conference can mask it. The EU, on the other hand, is boasting that it has "more control” over irregular migration

H-1B Visa Extension Cost Is Rising: What Happens If Your Employer Won’t Pay? 

H-1B Visa Extension Cost Is Rising: What Happens If Your Employer Won’t Pay? 

For those holding an H-1B visa, the expense of holding a legal H-1B status in the United States is increasing, and the question of who pays becomes a more important one than ever. The Trump

Malaysian Cross-Border Workers in Singapore: Economic Impact, HDB Residency, and Retirement Challenges

Malaysian Cross-Border Workers in Singapore: Economic Impact, HDB Residency, and Retirement Challenges

One of the most crucial labour corridors between Malaysia and Singapore is the daily flow of migrant labour from Johor to Singapore. The Causeway and Tuas Second Link serve as a link connecting Singapore and