Thai Cabinet Extends Work Permits for Migrant Workers from Myanmar and Neighbors
Thailand extends work permits for 770,000 migrants from Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam through Dec 11, 2026, to stabilize the economy and address labor shortages.
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Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat specific changes are coming to the Skilled Worker Visas in 2025?
Skilled Worker Visas (for up to three years) will now cost £769, up from £719.
Read: UK government warned high visa costs are driving away US talentWhat 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 2024What changes are happening to the Skilled Worker Visa starting January 8, 2026?
Starting from January 8, 2026, Skilled Worker applicants must meet a new B2 English requirement.
Read: UK Graduate Route vs Skilled Worker Visa: Which Path Fits You?What changes will employment-based applicants face starting October 2025?
Starting October 2025, employment-based applicants will also use the Dates for Filing chart to submit their Adjustment of Status applications.
Read: USCIS Clarifies Use of Dates for Filing vs Final Action Dates by Visa CategoryWhat are the key changes in Canada's Federal High-Skilled program for 2025?
Starting in 2025, the Federal High-Skilled (FHS) allocation will be replaced by two distinct categories: 'In-Canada Focus' and 'Federal Economic Priorities', reducing reliance on provincial pathways.
Read: Canada's Express Entry 2025: Key Changes to Process and Eligibility
Australia Declines Timeline for Iranian Skilled Visa Cases Needing Agency Clearances
Australia declines to set timelines for Iranian skilled visa backlogs, citing security clearances and administrative checks as cases…
End Green Card Country Quotas to Boost Skilled Workforce, Says Indian-American Congressman Amid Visa Bulletin Debate
Shri Thanedar calls for ending green card country quotas as Indian EB-2 visas are exhausted for 2026, pushing…
Workinromania.gov.ro Platform Launched Under GEO 32/2026 to Streamline Foreign Worker Recruitment and Visa
Romania launches WorkinRomania.gov.ro, a digital platform for employer-led foreign hiring and visa processing, fully operational by August 8,…
E-7-3 Visa Slaughterhouse Workers Arrive in Korea Under Ministry of Justice Livestock Distribution Team
South Korea admitted its first 12 foreign slaughterhouse workers on July 14, 2026, under the E-7-3 visa to…
Badenoch Backs UK Settlement Wait Doubled to 10 Years as Bill Advances
Kemi Badenoch backs doubling the UK settlement wait to 10 years as the Immigration and Asylum Bill 2026…
Sweden Opts for Stricter Work-Permit Reforms Instead of Digital Nomad Visa by 2027
Sweden will not offer a digital nomad visa in 2027, focusing instead on high-skilled work permits and a…
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…
Skilled Migration to Netherlands Halves Since 2022, Statistics Netherlands Reports
Highly skilled migration to the Netherlands fell to 14,000 in 2025 amid stricter salary floors and tax changes,…
Australia Maintains Preferential Visa Fees for ASEAN Citizens Including Subclass 500
Australia hiked student visa fees to AUD 2,500 on July 1, 2026, but ASEAN and ELICOS students retain…