Emigration and immigration
New Jersey is on the national stage, with a contentious gubernatorial election shaping up between Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill. A key issue has emerged: immigration policy. Ciattarelli is adamant that he would rescind the state's sanctuary policy for undocumented immigrants if elected, while Sherrill has
Emigration and immigration
Farage and his Reform UK colleague, Zia Yusuf, launched a new immigration policy proposal that aims to abolish the status of "indefinite leave to remain" (ILR), a move that has raised concerns about the feasibility and consequences of such a change. Despite the lack of evidence and questionable
Emigration and immigration
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Saturday that prohibits local and federal law enforcement agents from wearing ski masks, neck gaiters, or other face coverings while on official business. Wearing masks has become a common practice under the Trump administration, with ICE agents reportedly racing to fulfill stringent
Emigration and immigration
Thousand of people, organized by right-wing activist ElsRechts, protested against asylum seekers and for fairer housing policies in the Netherlands, with some demonstrators throwing bottles and rocks at police officers and setting a police car on fire. The protest, which also drew the leader of the far-right Party for Freedom,
Emigration and immigration
Amazon's recent H-1B visa filings have shed light on the salaries of its foreign workers in the United States, revealing a complex compensation structure that varies significantly depending on the role, position level, and location. As the US government imposes a new one-time $100,000 fee for new
Emigration and immigration
The recent proclamation issued by President Trump introduces a $100,000 annual fee for H-1B professionals entering the United States from abroad, with the aim of reducing reliance on foreign workers and encouraging companies to hire more U.S. employees. Effective September 21, 2025, the measure has sparked widespread concern
Emigration and immigration
The move by US President Donald Trump to increase annual H-1B visa fees to $100,000 is set to hit major US technology companies, including Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Apple and Google, hard. The H-1B visa programme has been a lifeline for these companies, which rely heavily on skilled Indian professionals.
Emigration and immigration
The Trump administration's new plan to overhaul the American immigration system has left many immigrant workers confused, particularly regarding the $100,000 fee on visas for skilled tech workers. The White House clarified on Saturday that the new fee applies only to new applicants and not to current
Emigration and immigration
President Donald Trump announced the introduction of a $100,000-a-year fee for H-1B visas given to skilled foreign workers, a significant overhaul of the US visa system, on Friday. The fee, aimed at discouraging companies from hiring lower-wage international workers, is likely to face legal challenges. The administration also introduced
Emigration and immigration
China's State Council has announced a significant overhaul of its immigration rules by launching the new K visa, which will take effect from October 1. Designed to attract young foreign talent in science, technology, and other STEM fields, the K visa offers a more streamlined and flexible entry
Emigration and immigration
The far right's growing influence is a toxic force in our national politics, with polls suggesting Reform UK could soon lead the UK. The momentum is fueled by Nigel Farage's leadership and Donald Trump's inspiration, echoed across Europe in the rhetoric of "curbing
Emigration and immigration
Donald Trump's recent proclamation introducing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications has sparked confusion and concern among tech employees in the United States. The announcement has led many companies to advise their H-1B employees to return to the US before September 21. Despite the White
