DOL Issues H-1B Prevailing Wage NPRM, Raising Pay Levels for Employers
The DOL proposed raising H-1B and PERM prevailing wage floors, potentially increasing entry-level requirements to the 34th percentile…
DOL Plan Could Raise H-1B Employers’ Pay Floors Across DOL Wage Levels Before Federal Register
The U.S. Labor Dept clears a rule to raise H-1B and PERM wages, as a new wage-weighted lottery…
Cognizant Shifts India Hiring Geography, H-1B Plans Toward GIFT City
Cognizant expands into India's tier-2 cities like Visakhapatnam while H-1B policy shifts prioritize high-skill, high-wage roles over location.
Iowa House File 2513 Would Bar H‑1B Workers from Adversary Nations
The FY 2027 H-1B lottery approaches selection deadlines as Iowa considers a bill to restrict public-sector hiring from…
EY Study Finds Positive Migratory Balance Fuels Romania’s Labour Market Growth
Romania shifts to a positive migratory balance as foreign workers from Nepal and India fill labor gaps caused…
Canada Plans to Restore Job Offer Points in Express Entry’s Comprehensive Ranking System
IRCC to reintroduce Express Entry points for high-wage job offers in 2026, targeting candidates with Canadian work experience…
Rajesh Jha Retires After 35 Years at Microsoft, Shaking Up Experiences + Devices Leadership
Microsoft executive Rajesh Jha announces retirement for 2026; company redistributes his role among several senior leaders reporting to…
Tech-Savvy Matt Brittin Emerges as BBC Director-General Front-Runner in UK Job Market
Former Google executive Matt Brittin emerges as a top contender for BBC director-general, signaling a shift toward tech-driven…
Google Principal Account Manager Leaves €200,000 Role in Ireland to Build Creator Career
Ex-Google manager Srigeeta Shrinivas leaves a €200k salary to build a creator-led business, highlighting a shift from corporate…
Uscis H-1B Employer Data Hub Outage Blinds Job Seekers in H-1B Visa Market
USCIS takes the H-1B Employer Data Hub offline, cutting off vital sponsorship transparency for students and workers amid…
Job Hugging in 2026: Why Workers Are Sticking Put Longer
Workers are job hugging as hiring cools and uncertainty rises, a trend that especially affects immigrants and visa-dependent…
Middle East War Sends Oil Prices Higher, Forcing Visaverge Readers to Face Airfare Hikes
The Middle East conflict triggers a global economic shock, disrupting oil supplies, hiking airfares, and threatening remittances for…
3 Million Won Monthly Tops for Skilled Visa Holders on Professional Work Visas
Over 50% of South Korea's foreign professionals now earn 3M+ won monthly as new 2026 E-7 visa salary…
Oracle Layoffs Put H-1B Workers and F-1 Students on OPT at Risk in Tight Tech Job Market
Oracle's reported 30,000 job cuts signal a tightening tech market, leaving H-1B and F-1 workers with a 60-day…