Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs Refuses Majority of Seasonal Work Visa Applications for Wild-Berry Pickers
Finland blocks 87% of wild-berry picker visas for 2026, citing employer compliance risks and labor exploitation concerns within…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
Green Card Update: Trump Admin Plans Overhaul of PERM Labor Certification Rules
The Trump administration is tightening the PERM labor certification process, creating stricter requirements for employer-sponsored green cards in…
State Department’s Transition to Pay.gov Brings New H-1B Consular Fees and Vetting Challenges
The U.S. visa system faces delays in 2026 due to the Pay.gov fee transition and a policy shift…
Livingston Enterprises Inc. Under Fire for Using J-1 Visas to Import Workers
A federal lawsuit against a Nebraska pork producer reveals a massive crackdown on J-1 and OPT visa fraud…
H-2B Visa, Supplemental Visas Key to Solving Door County Seasonal Staffing Shortage
Door County businesses face severe peak-season staff shortages as H-2B visa demand outpaces the 2026 supplemental pool and…
Burnham’s Tighter Control, Longer Settlement, ETA Plans
Andy Burnham backs the 2026 UK Immigration Bill, doubling settlement waits to 10 years as both the UK…
Iceland Cuts Post-Study Stay for International Students to 18 Months
Iceland cuts post-grad residence to 18 months, raises financial requirements, and mandates 75% academic progress for international student…
International Teachers Face Visa Delays as H-1B Fee, Screening, Administrative Stay Tighten
U.S. schools face staffing risks as a $100,000 H-1B visa fee remains in limbo following a court-ordered administrative…
University of Pittsburgh H-1B Tech Hires Rise as American STEM Graduates Struggle
USCIS reached the FY 2027 H-1B cap on June 12, 2026. Higher wage levels now see better selection…