Duration of Status Rule Targets F and J Visas, Not H-1B Workers or H-4 Dependents
U.S. to end 'Duration of Status' for F, J, and I visas, requiring fixed end dates on Form…
State Department’s Transition to Pay.gov Brings New H-1B Consular Fees and Vetting Challenges
The U.S. visa system faces delays in 2026 due to the Pay.gov fee transition and a policy shift…
IRS 2026 Filing Sees Automation Gains but Identity Theft Backlog Swells to 20 Months, Watchdog Says
The IRS 2026 season saw successful automation but severe human support delays, with identity theft backlogs hitting 20…
Livingston Enterprises Inc. Under Fire for Using J-1 Visas to Import Workers
A federal lawsuit against a Nebraska pork producer reveals a massive crackdown on J-1 and OPT visa fraud…
Rep. Chip Roy Introduces H.R. 9157, the American White-Collar Worker Jobs Act of 2026
Rep. Chip Roy introduces H.R. 9157 to replace the H-1B lottery with a wage-based system, eliminate OPT, and…
H-2B Visa, Supplemental Visas Key to Solving Door County Seasonal Staffing Shortage
Door County businesses face severe peak-season staff shortages as H-2B visa demand outpaces the 2026 supplemental pool and…
Wisetech Global CEO Richard White Faces AFP Probe Over Sex-For-Visa Claims
WiseTech Global shares plunged after allegations that chairman Richard White exploited a woman's visa status for sex, sparking…
IRS Child and Dependent Care Credit Helps Parents Cover Day Camp, but Not Overnight Camp, Costs
Learn how 2026 summer day camp expenses can qualify for the Child and Dependent Care Credit, with limits…
Lebanon’s Finance Committee Approves Golden Visa for $500,000 Investments
Lebanon's budget committee approved a draft 'golden visa' law requiring a $500,000 investment from foreigners and diaspora members…
DHS Tightens Work Permit Regulations with New Proposed Rule
DHS and USCIS propose strict new work permit limits and mandatory out-of-country Green Card applications, affecting nearly one…
New Student and Worker Arrivals to Canada Drop 73% from January to April 2026, Hitting June 21 Low
Canada sees a 73% drop in new student and worker arrivals in early 2026, with 199,335 fewer entries…
UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation Regulates Work Permits for Private Tutoring
The UAE introduces a free 2-year permit for private tutoring, allowing teachers and students aged 15-18 to tutor…
Vietnam Foreign Work Permit Handling Reverts to Department of Home Affairs
Vietnam centralizes work permit intake at the Department of Home Affairs starting June 20, 2026, ending ward-level application…
U.S. Imposes Visa Restrictions on Tigray Leaders Amid Ethiopia Conflict
U.S. imposes visa restrictions on TPLF hardliners and families in June 2026 to protect Ethiopia's peace process after…