Nearly 1,000 Business Manager Visa Holders Left Japan in First Half; Immigration Services Agency Revises Reentry Procedures
Japan reported 953 business manager visa holders left without reentry procedures in the first half of 2026, nearly four times the 2025 level. The surge...
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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 2024What 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 are some changes to the H-1B visa process as of January 17, 2025?
As of January 17, 2025, employers must use the new edition of Form I-129 and follow enhanced oversight rules for the H-1B visa program.
Read: Senator JD Vance Faces Criticism Over Meeting With Indian-American Investor Amid H-1B DebateWhat are some key changes to the H-1B visa program for fiscal year 2025?
The USCIS adopted a 'beneficiary-centric' registration process, resulting in fewer registrations but relatively steady numbers of employers and unique foreign candidates applying for visas.
Read: Donald Trump Backs H-1B Visas: ‘We Need Competent People’What changes has USCIS introduced to curb H-1B visa exploitation starting in 2025?
USCIS has introduced beneficiary-focused selection and mandatory passport information for lottery registrations to tackle registration abuse.
Read: H-1B Exploitation: Middlemen Gaming the System
Japan’s Dharmacapital Moves High-Speed Trading Hub to Singapore
Dharmacapital has moved all employees to Singapore, ending Tokyo operations. The firm says the relocation is about global…
New Metropolitan Visa Program for 2027–2028 Aims to Fill Foreign Labor Demand
South Korea launched applications for its redesigned metropolitan visa system for 2027–2028. The new model tightens quotas, links…
Deferring State Pension Loses Income Tax Exemption for Workers
Labour’s planned state pension tax exemption will not cover pensions with increments, the Treasury said. That means some…
New Immigration Plan Tightens Permanent Residency, May Speed Foreigner Departures
Japan tightens immigration rules in 2026, introducing permanent residency revocation for tax non-payment and higher fees for business…
4-H and FFA Families Face New 1099 Rules from One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The IRS reporting threshold for youth livestock sales and prizes rises to $2,000 in 2026, reducing the number…
Bangladesh Bank Mandates Accounts for Foreign Workers on Employment Visas
Bangladesh Bank orders banks to open accounts for foreign workers with employment visas to improve wage transparency and…
Income Tax Dept Probes 394 Firms for Foreign Remittance Irregularities in Form 15CB Cases
India's Income Tax Department is verifying 394 entities and 36 accountants for suspicious foreign remittances and potential tax…
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Warns $100,000 H-1B Fee Could Push Jobs Offshore
Congressman Krishnamoorthi warns a $100,000 H-1B fee could force jobs offshore. While currently blocked by courts, a new…
Treasury Department, IRS Issue Guidance on Electronic Rollovers
IRS Notice 2026-49 introduces standardized forms and electronic procedures to simplify 401(k) to IRA rollovers and reduce lost…