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Seoul Faces Backlash Over Metropolitan Visa Use in Ulsan Shipbuilding
The article distinguishes South Korea’s employer-tied 'metropolitan' labor visa from European digital nomad visas. Korea’s system, focused on industries like…
India and EU Sign Mobility Pact Memorandum of Understanding in New Delhi
A new India-EU Mobility Pact simplifies visa processes for Indian professionals and students. While it isn't an automatic right to…
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Orders Halt to New H-1B Visa Petitions by State Agencies and Public Universities
Texas has implemented an immediate pause on new H-1B sponsorships for state agencies and public universities. While federal laws remain…
Mohre Says Workers Must Hold 12 Permits in United Arab Emirates
The UAE's 12-permit framework by MoHRE regulates private-sector employment, covering everything from overseas recruitment to student internships. Effective January 2026,…
New Zealand Sets 2026 Working Holiday Schemes Opening Dates Applications
New Zealand is launching its 2026 Working Holiday Schemes with nationality-specific opening dates. These flexible visas are ideal for digital…
Hiring of Filipino Nurses Slows Amid Visa Processing and Visa Retrogression
For Filipino nurses in 2026, navigating the U.S. visa process involves managing retrogression and frequent Requests for Evidence (RFEs). An…
Doctors Confront H-1B Visa, $100,000 Supplemental Fee, September 21, 2025
New H-1B regulations for FY 2027 introduce a $100,000 fee for overseas applicants and a selection system based on wage…
Quebec Ends PEQ Path to Permanent Residency for Temporary Foreign Workers
Quebec is overhaulng its immigration system by ending the PEQ pathway and imposing stricter French-language requirements for temporary workers. With…