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What is Non-Working Visa? No sponsor or job offer needed, how to stay in UAE without working | World News

[ad_1] Living in the UAE without a job: legal visa options for remote workers, retirees, and freelancers in 2025/ Representative Image TL;DR You can live in the UAE without working or a local sponsor. The UAE offers several visa options for retirees, remote workers, freelancers, and investors. Each visa has different income, age, or investment […]

UAE Golden Visa for elite athletes and sports professionals: Eligibility, perks, everything you need to know | World News

[ad_1] Top athletes can now call UAE home with 10-year Golden Visa/Representative Image TL;DR: UAE offers 10-year Golden Visa under the Special Talent category for athletes and sports professionals. Requires outstanding athletic achievements or leadership in sports federations, plus nomination by the Sports Council. Applicants must provide sports resume, supporting certificates, and endorsement from Abu […]

‘Cut all visa programs’: Steve Bannon says ‘Einsteins’ should remain in their countries amid major tech layoffs

[ad_1] Steve Bannon says US should scrap all visas first and clean up the system while ‘Einsteins’ can remain in their countries and make those countries great. Amid major tech layoffs in teh US, the focus has again shifted to the H-1B visa programs which the Donald Trump administration is planning to change. But before […]

Dubai’s 10-year Gaming Visa: Eligibility, process, benefits, all you need to know | World News

[ad_1] Dubai opens doors to global gaming talent with its new 10-year residency visa/ Representative Image TL;DR Dubai offers a 10-year Golden Visa for gaming professionals, including developers, creators, and esports experts. The visa is part of the Dubai Program for Gaming 2033, aimed at making Dubai a global gaming hub. Applications require proof of […]

Scrap H-1B visa exception: Republicans introduce new bill for prioritizing Americans in universities, ending ‘backdoor hiring’

[ad_1] Republican lawmakers introduce a new proposal to end H-1B exception for higher education staff. Amid ongoing aspersions against the H-1B visa program, a new Republican proposal was introduced by Rep Tom Tiffany and Rep Andrew Clyde proposing to scrap the H-1B visa exception for higher education staff. Currently, there is a 65,000-person cap for […]

UAE: Authorities deporting, blacklisting thousands who failed to act during 2024 visa amnesty window | World News

[ad_1] Over 32,000 visa violators were caught in early 2025, 70% deported, as UAE enforces penalties post-2024 amnesty deadline/ Representative Image The UAE’s 2024 visa amnesty ran from September 1 to December 31, offering legalisation or penalty-free exit. Despite a 2-month extension, many overstayers did not act and now face deportation and bans. Over 32,000 […]

H-1B wage levels: What will change in the new US immigration rules that will end visa lottery?

[ad_1] The proposed H-1B rule will be bad news for international graduates and senior American employees. The US administration is planning to bring in a new H-1B rule which will give weightage to wage level instead of the random lottery that takes place now when H-1B registration exceed the annual limit of 65,000 plus the […]

UAE: No visa renewal for Dubai residents without paying traffic fines, what expats need to know | World News

[ad_1] Dubai’s new system requires residents to settle all unpaid traffic fines, either fully or via instalments, before completing visa renewals/ Image: Dubai Media Office TL;DR Dubai residents must clear all traffic fines before renewing or issuing residency visas, under a new pilot system by GDRFA. The system is designed to encourage rule-following, not punish, […]

UAE flags 32,000 visa violations in just six months: ICP crackdown intensifies | World News

[ad_1] UAE officials from the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security conducting inspections across various emirates in early 2025/Representative Image TL;DR: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) confirmed more than 32,000 visa violators detected across the UAE during January–June 2025. 252 inspection campaigns in February alone resulted […]

New Schengen Visa Rule: What UAE residents should know before their next Europe trip | World News

[ad_1] New Schengen visa rule requires UAE residents to complete applications online before booking appointments/ Image: File TL;DR Starting June 18, 2025, UAE residents must complete the full Schengen visa application online before booking an appointment through VFS Global. If you try to book without submitting the form, you won’t get an appointment, the system […]