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Thailand Suspends Extension for Nearly 100,000 Cambodian Workers
The Thai government suspended extensions for about 100,000 Cambodian workers with February 2025 expirations, citing verification and security concerns. A Cabinet plan for a one‑year grace period is on hold…
GEO Group Seeks Derivative Sovereign Immunity in Supreme Court Case
The Supreme Court will decide if GEO Group’s derivative sovereign immunity bars a forced-labor suit by Aurora detainees…
H-1B Reform Can Fuel America’s AI and Chip Future Through Merit
2025 saw bipartisan legislation proposing merit-based H-1B selection and stronger wage protections while an executive $100,000 fee risked…
Trump Plans to Use Private Bounty Hunters to Locate Migrants
ICE’s October 31 RFI seeks private vendors to verify addresses for deportation lists, scaling from 10,000 names to…
China Unveils K-Visa to Attract Global Tech Talent Amid US Tightening
China’s K‑Visa, effective October 1, 2025, targets young STEM talent with entry sans employer sponsorship and promised incentives.…
Portugal Sees 60% Rise in Residency Permits, 2025 Backlog Cleared
Portugal issued 386,463 residence permits by October 22, 2025, up 60% from 2024 mainly due to backlog clearance.…
Canada Visa Update: Indians 99-Day Visitor, 10-Week Work Visa
As of Nov 6, 2025, IRCC shows a 99-day average for Visitor Visa decisions for Indian applicants outside…
Pope Leo XIV’s critique spurs US bishops to aid migrants
Pope Leo XIV condemned U.S. migrant treatment as inhuman, prompting bishops and Catholic groups to expand pastoral visits…
Shutdown Averted: What the Funding Deal Means for Visas
Congress approved minibus funding and a continuing resolution to keep government services until January 30, 2026, allowing USCIS,…
Air Traffic Controllers Resign at Record Pace as Shutdown Prolongs
During the 37-day shutdown, 15–20 controllers are retiring daily and NATCA counts roughly 400 fewer certified staff than…