Transfer
Visa transfer procedures, employer change rules, and status adjustment processes. Covers H-1B transfers, F-1 SEVIS transfers, and switching between visa categories without leaving the United States.
Australia Replaces TSS with Skills in Demand (sid) Visa Subclass 482 Introducing Core Skills Stream and CSOL
The Skills in Demand (SID) visa replaces the TSS 482 visa as Australia's primary employer-sponsored work permit. It introduces three specialized streams based on salary and occupation, simplifies the experience…
IRS Disaster Tax Relief Extends Filing Deadlines but Payments Continue
The IRS extended tax deadlines to February 2, 2026, for federally declared disaster areas. This includes individual and…
U.S. Firms Confront $100,000 H-1B Fee and New Nonimmigrant Workers Rules
New H-1B regulations introduce a $100,000 fee for certain petitions and a wage-prioritized selection system. Employers must now…
UK Begins Returning 281 Migrants Under Bilateral Agreement with France Asylum Plan
The UK has started returning asylum seekers to France under a new 'one-in, one-out' agreement designed to curb…
UPS Cuts Up to 30,000 Jobs in January 27, 2026 Restructuring Move
UPS will eliminate up to 30,000 jobs and close 24 facilities in 2026 to save $3 billion. The…
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Orders Halt to New H-1B Visa Petitions by State Agencies and Public Universities
Texas has implemented an immediate pause on new H-1B sponsorships for state agencies and public universities. While federal…
Doctors Confront H-1B Visa, $100,000 Supplemental Fee, September 21, 2025
New H-1B regulations for FY 2027 introduce a $100,000 fee for overseas applicants and a selection system based…
U.S. Confirms Seasonal Work Permits H-2B Program Under Deliberation
The U.S. government has authorized 35,000 supplemental H-2B visas for FY 2026, a 50% reduction from prior years.…
UK to Reimburse Visa Fees for Top Tech and Science Firms in Push for Growth
The UK government has introduced the 'Growth Push' package to attract global tech talent. Key features include visa…
Arkansas Hospitals Warn Visa Fee Could Worsen Staffing Crisis
Arkansas faces a critical nursing shortage, meeting only 76% of current needs. With 72 of 75 counties lacking…