Workers
International students and foreign workers entering the United Kingdom are experiencing a change in the visa application procedure as the UK has introduced eVisas for student and skilled worker categories. From July 15, online applications for eVisas will allow applicants to submit biometrics and collect their passport on the same
Emigration and immigration
For H-1B visa holders, buying a home in the US comes with significant risks due to the volatile tech environment and unpredictable US immigration policies. An anonymous Reddit user, SmokeySkyline, recently shared a post warning fellow visa holders about the dangers of owning a property while on a temporary work
Emigration and immigration
Immigration officials in Malaysia made a significant breakthrough on Thursday when they raided two document forgery syndicates, arresting seven individuals and seizing numerous passports, mobile phones, and other documents. The syndicates, which were operating in Kuala Lumpur and Ampang Baru, allegedly offered temporary work pass renewals to foreigners at exorbitant
Emigration and immigration
The tech giant has been quietly shedding warehouse employees whose work authorizations were revoked after the Trump administration ended a Biden-era immigration program. Haitian immigrant Frantzdy Jerome, one of the affected workers, received praise for his reliability and hard work until his job was terminated two weeks after his manager
Emigration and immigration
President Trump's mixed messages on immigration have left his loyal base on high alert, warning that any form of "amnesty" would be a red line. Despite Trump's promise of mass deportations, his recent comments have sparked intrigue and backlash among MAGA influencers and supporters.
Workers
Thai police launched a surprise operation in the Chon Buri province on July 4, targeting street vendors and salons suspected of hiring foreign workers without permits. The raids, led by the Chon Buri Employment Office and the Provincial Labour Office, aimed to tackle growing complaints about foreign nationals filling jobs
Workers
The Home Office lacks basic information on the number of people leaving the UK after their visas expire and how many are working illegally, according to a report by the public accounts committee. The government has failed to analyse exit checks since the skilled worker visa route was introduced in
Alien labour
The U.S. H-2A and H-2B visa programs have long supported American businesses by allowing them to recruit foreign guest workers for seasonal jobs across diverse industries, including agriculture, hospitality, landscaping, and construction. However, the application process is notoriously complex, prompting some to call the learning curve "impossible."
Workers
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has approved a significant grant to support the deportation of foreign workers employed by illegal offshore gaming operators. The PHP50 million funding will be utilized by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to cover repatriation expenses of those held at the BI Warden Facility
Workers
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested two company directors on suspicion of submitting forged documents to obtain foreign worker permits under the Labour Recalibration Programme 2.0 between 2023 and 2024. The suspects, both in their 50s, were detained while giving their statements at the MACC office in Kuala
Emigration and immigration
The UK's new White Paper on Immigration proposes several measures that will restrict foreign workers from getting jobs in the country. The restrictions, which include tighter permission for low-skilled jobs, tougher limits for family visas, increased wage standards, and degrees required for foreign workers, will make it more
Emigration and immigration
The UK government's new immigration regulations have sent shockwaves through the Scottish fishing industry, with experts warning that the sector's reliance on overseas labour may be unsustainable due to the tightened visa requirements. The industry, which employs around a third of its workforce from outside the
