Ireland Drops Nine Jobs from Ineligible Occupations List for General Employment Permits
Ireland’s May 2026 package made 32 employment-permit changes. Nine occupations became eligible for employers seeking General Employment Permits, and six...
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Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat are the major changes in employment-based visa processing in 2024?
In August 2024, the Biden administration plans to expand employment-based visa processing for U.S.-educated professionals and DACA recipients, helping them secure work visas more quickly.
Read: White House Employment Immigration Plans For Rest of the Year 2024How does the H-1B process work for employers and employees in 2025?
The H-1B process remains employer-driven, with the employer filing the petition and the employee maintaining status by staying employed in the approved job under the approved terms.
Read: US Immigration FAQ Update: H-1B, F-1, NRIs Amid 2025 ChangesHow did employer actions affect H-1B visa holders in 2025?
Employers increased the risk of H-1B workers going out of status by rapidly withdrawing petitions after layoffs, complicating their future re-entry into the U.S.
Read: H-1B in 2025: What Layoffs Taught Visa Holders and EmployersWhat changes will H-1B visa applicants in India face starting September 2, 2025?
Starting September 2, 2025, all H-1B visa applicants in India must attend in-person interviews at a U.S. consulate, ending the dropbox option.
Read: When Did India Get H-1B Dropbox Option and Why Was It Dropped?What policy changes are affecting the H-1B program for 2025?
The H-1B program is set to have a fee hike to $100,000 for new applications effective from the FY27 lottery cycle, which will reshape hiring choices.
Read: Manager Warns of Growing H-1B Bias Against Indian Tech Workers in U.S.
US Job Curbs Spark Calls for India to Lure Tech Talent Home as Permanent Labour Certification Hits Tata Consultancy Services and Wipro
The US pause in PERM processing delays a step in some employer-sponsored green-card cases, but does not automatically…
DHS Proposes Scrutinizing H-1B Extensions and Ending EAD Auto-Extensions
DHS proposes requiring USCIS to reassess H-1B extensions instead of relying on earlier approvals. The proposal is not…
Denmark to Cut Work-Permit Route Salary Requirement by 20,000 Kroner Under Collective Bargaining Agreement
Denmark approved a new work-permit route starting January 1, 2027, with an annual salary minimum of DKK 322,000.…
Federal Court Orders Block $100,000 Fee on New H-1B Petitions
Employers can currently file covered H-1B petitions without the separate $100,000 fee under federal court orders. The California…
Labour Market Impact Assessments: Fewer Canadian Cities Eligible from October 9 Under Unemployment-Based Refusal List
Canada’s low-wage LMIA refusal list now covers 30 census metropolitan areas for applications submitted October 9, 2026, through…
TCS Says Green Card Pause Won’t Affect U.S. Hiring, with PERM Applications in Single Digits
TCS says the green card pause will not affect its U.S. hiring strategy or customer engagements. The company…
Japan’s Two-Track Policy on 2.57 Million Foreign Workers Faces Pushback from University of Tokyo Institute of Social Science
Japan relies on foreign workers to support businesses facing labor shortages, particularly in regional areas. At the same…
Washington Employers Face Oct. 1 Immigrant Worker Protection Act Form I-9 Inspection Notice of Inspection Rules
Washington employers must follow the Immigrant Worker Protection Act, effective October 1, 2026. Covered employers must display the…
New Brunswick Issues 678 Invitations for Atlantic Immigration Program
New Brunswick issued 678 invitations through selections held from August 10 to September 18, 2026. The invitations came…