Egypt Fast-Tracks Work Permits for Foreign Tourism Workers with New 15-Day Initiative
Egypt launches a 15-day pilot in June 2026 to process tourism work permits in two days for Luxor,…
Liberia’s Work Permit Revenue Hits US$6.3 Million After Fee Hike
Liberia doubles work permit revenue via fee hikes while the U.S. faces legal fights over a $100,000 H-1B…
Dubai Residency Cracks Down on Illegal Practices Exploiting Social Media Visa Procedures
Dubai Residency launches new controls on June 19, 2026, to stop fraudulent visa services advertised on social media,…
House Proposal Would Allow Tax Deferral for Staking and Mining, Exemption for Small Crypto Purchases
House lawmakers are proposing three crypto tax changes: a five-year deferral for some staking and mining income, a…
JetBlue Closing Newark and LaGuardia Bases, Reducing West Coast Routes
JetBlue to close Newark and LaGuardia bases this fall, cutting seasonal routes to Los Angeles and Las Vegas…
Saudi Arabia Grants Instant Work Visas via Qiwa Platform, Limiting New Firms to 5 Permits Under Saudisation Rules
Saudi Arabia caps instant work visas at 50 for established firms and 5 for new ones, mandating compliance…
Triple R Farms Loses Bid to Block Labor Department Hearing on Visa Program Violations
A Kentucky court denied Triple R Farms' bid to halt a DOL hearing over H-2A violations, keeping the…
Indian H-1B Techie Sues Texas IT Firm Progress Solutions Over $100,000 Cash Demand
Texas H-1B worker sues Progress Solutions Inc. for $100k cash demands and labor trafficking amid a 2026 federal…
Canadian Federal Court Rejects Ghana Midfielder Thomas Partey’s Visa Appeal for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Canadian court denies Thomas Partey’s World Cup visa appeal due to pending UK charges, though he remains admitted…
GOP Proposes Indexing Capital Gains to Inflation, Potentially Cutting Investor Taxes
Republicans propose indexing capital gains to inflation or cutting rates to 15% for 2026. Current laws remain in…
Chinese Millionaire Chunming Wang Faces Deportation Despite $100 Million Hawaii Investment
Chinese investor Chunming Wang faces deportation from Hawaii despite $100M in assets, following federal allegations of alien smuggling…
U.S. Cancels Visa of Caribbean Official at Organization of American States
The U.S. revoked OAS Chief of Staff Xaviera Jessurun's visa in June 2026 over corruption ties, forcing her…
Saudi Green Card Holders Must Obtain Qiwa Work Permit to Maintain Premium Residency
Saudi Arabia mandates Qiwa work permits for Premium Residency holders, while the U.S. shifts Green Card processing back…
Thailand Bans Foreigners from 10 Jobs Despite Work Permits, Including Thai Massage
A guide to digital nomad life in Thailand in 2026, covering monthly costs ($960-$2,470), top hubs like Bangkok…