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Andy Burnham Unveils New UK Migration Approach: Tougher Borders, More Legal Work Routes 

Andy Burnham Unveils New UK Migration Approach: Tougher Borders, More Legal Work Routes 

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has launched a radical rethink of Britain's approach to migration, making a firm decision to turn the tide on illegal crossings of the Channel while creating a greater number of

Passport Fee Hike Hits Workers: Here’s How Much Job Seekers Will Now Pay for a Fresh Passport 

Passport Fee Hike Hits Workers: Here’s How Much Job Seekers Will Now Pay for a Fresh Passport 

Your wallet just took a hit if you're thinking about working in another country or obtaining your first passport. The Indian government has announced a 67% increase in the cost of a new 36-page ordinary

South Korea Enforces Mandatory Online Visa Reporting on HiKorea

South Korea Enforces Mandatory Online Visa Reporting on HiKorea

Digital governance has yet another step in South Korea as the entire adoption of employment reports for foreign workers on the HiKorea portal meets online mode of employment. The Ministry of Justice and the Korea

Indonesia Wants an Easier Path to Japan Jobs: What the New SSW Proposal Means for Workers 

Indonesia Wants an Easier Path to Japan Jobs: What the New SSW Proposal Means for Workers 

Brave steps have been taken by Indonesia in order to facilitate Japan and ensure that it becomes easier for their workers to get access. The New SSW proposal was proposed in a bilateral meeting between

Will Rising UK Boat Migration Affect UK Jobs? Here’s What Workers Should Know 

Will Rising UK Boat Migration Affect UK Jobs? Here’s What Workers Should Know 

Rising boat migration in the UK is back in the news – and workers are asking the right questions. As hundreds cross the Channel via the newly discovered smuggling routes in one day, the conversation

H-1B Employer Blacklist Updated: How to Check If Your US Sponsor Is Eligible Before You Apply 

H-1B Employer Blacklist Updated: How to Check If Your US Sponsor Is Eligible Before You Apply 

H-1B visa applications are a quick path to being rejected — and the H-1B employer blacklist is growing. With effect from July 1, 2026, four companies have been designated as “willful violators” by the US

Denmark’s New DKK 300,000 Permit Scheme: How Collective Bargaining Is Opening Doors for Global Talent

Denmark’s New DKK 300,000 Permit Scheme: How Collective Bargaining Is Opening Doors for Global Talent

Denmark has enacted a comprehensive reform of immigration legislation to address labour market shortages with a minimum of compromising on degree of protection for workers. The new Certified Employers Collective Bargaining Scheme reduces the salary

Germany Afghan Visa Ruling: What The Constitutional Court Decision Means 

Germany Afghan Visa Ruling: What The Constitutional Court Decision Means 

Germany's Federal Constitutional Court has ruled that authorities must continue to assess visa applications from Afghans on a case-by-case basis, even after the government ended its special admissions programme. The ruling of 24 July 2026

Wu Chi-wai’s UK Immigration Case Is a Wake-Up Call for Hong Kong Workers Moving Abroad 

Wu Chi-wai’s UK Immigration Case Is a Wake-Up Call for Hong Kong Workers Moving Abroad 

When former pro-democracy lawmaker and one of the Hong Kong 47, Wu Chi-wai, arrived at Heathrow Airport to pick up his wife and son after five years apart, he was detained, had his passport taken

Temporary Foreign Workers: 5 Employer Red Flags That Could Signal Abuse or Labour Violations 

Temporary Foreign Workers: 5 Employer Red Flags That Could Signal Abuse or Labour Violations 

As a temporary foreign worker, you have legal responsibilities, and it's not uncommon for people not to fulfil them. Last year, one in 10 employers was found to be in violation of federal rules, and