Trump Expands Social Media Vetting for Foreign Visas Under Executive Order 14161
The U.S. expanded social media vetting for all visas in 2026, requiring five years of handles to screen…
Top 7 US Employers Pay H-1B Workers 50% More Than National Median: Report
Seven U.S. employers reported median H-1B salaries above $198,000, led by University of Pittsburgh Physicians. DHS has replaced…
UK Businesses Can Now Sponsor Researchers via Global Talent Visa with UKRI Endorsement
The UK expands Global Talent visas to 100+ commercial firms, allowing researchers at major companies like IBM and…
UK Expands Global Talent Visa to 100+ Firms, Including Astrazeneca and Jaguar Land Rover
UK expands Global Talent visa to 100+ private firms including AstraZeneca and JLR, simplifying recruitment for international researchers…
Researchers Now Qualify for UK Global Talent Visa via Commercial Sponsors
UK expands Global Talent visa to 100+ commercial research firms including AstraZeneca, aiming to boost innovation in AI…
Global Talent Visa Expansion Opens Doors for AI and Clean Energy Scientists
The UK expanded its Global Talent visa on August 6, 2026, allowing 100+ businesses to sponsor international researchers…
Ontario Workforce Priority Stream Lowers CLB to 4 for TEER 4 and 5 PR Applicants
Ontario launches a new OINP pathway for TEER 4 and 5 workers with 14,119 spots for 2026, requiring…
OpenAI and Statsig Pay $3.2 Million to Settle DOJ Hiring Discrimination Claims
OpenAI and Statsig settle DOJ hiring discrimination claims for $3.2 million, ending alleged bias against U.S. workers in…
US Proposes H-1B, L-1 Renewal Fees, 9-11 Response, Biometric Entry-Exit Fee Hike
DHS is advancing a rule to apply $4,000 H-1B and $4,500 L-1 surcharges to visa extensions for large…
DSP-150 Holders Can Cross Into Border States Without Visa or Passport, I-94 Not Required
The DSP-150 Border Crossing Card allows limited border travel for Mexican citizens, but it does not replace a…
Tanzania, US Agree to Revisit Visa Restrictions Under Presidential Proclamation 10998
Tanzania and the U.S. met on August 3, 2026, to discuss revisiting visa restrictions and the permanent 10,000…
Colombia Work Visa Processing Delays Intensify Amid Presidential Transition
U.S. visa delays for Colombians now exceed 30 days due to new 2026 vetting rules, social media checks,…
Trump Visa Freeze Exempts Foreign-Trained Doctors for Underserved U.S. Communities
USCIS resumes processing for foreign doctors, exempting them from a broader visa freeze to address critical U.S. healthcare…
Recognised Seasonal Employer Scheme to Recruit More from 2027, Says Immigration Minister Erica Stanford
New Zealand announces RSE scheme reforms for 2027-2029, streamlining employer accreditation while enhancing worker mobility and exploitation protections.