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Religious workers’ visa: Trump admin reduces one-year mandatory out-of-country waiting period for R-1 renewal

While the Trump administration is cracking down on all visas, it chose to do otherwise for religious workers’ visa as the administration announced a new rule to remove a one-year out-of-country waiting period for priests and religious workers seeking a new temporary R-1 visa after their previous visa expires. Old R-1 visa rule The R-1 […]

‘Has anyone encountered ICE in Minneapolis?’: H-1B workers voice anxiety on Reddit after Renee Good shot dead by federal agents

In the aftermath of a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis that shook the city and ignited nationwide debate, anxiety has rippled far beyond protests — reaching into online forums and the minds of everyday residents, including H-1B visa holders.That unease surfaced on Reddit, where a user asked a simple but telling question: “Has anyone encountered […]

Oman’s new labour ban on expats in 200+ professions: What it means for workers, tourists

Oman Labour Law Changes: Expat Job Ban in 200+ Professions Oman has embarked on a transformative overhaul of its labour market, unveiling a sweeping policy that prohibits expatriates from working in more than 200 professions, including roles traditionally held by foreign workers in sectors from hospitality to management. Announced in January 2026 by the Ministry […]

UAE salaries 2025: What workers really earn without a minimum wage | World News

The UAE is gradually moving toward structured wage regulation, with benchmark salaries and mandatory payment systems shaping worker protections despite the absence of a national minimum wage/Image: Pexels As of 2025, the UAE has not enacted a formal nationwide minimum wage for all private-sector workers. The current labor framework, outlined in Federal Decree-Law No. 33 […]

FedEx questioned for hiring hundreds of H-1B workers while firing US staff after $2.24 billion federal contract: ‘Our strategy is…’

American company FedEx has come under fire after a multibillion-dollar federal delivery contract coincided with a sharp increase in the company’s hiring of foreign workers, even as it cut hundreds of US jobs across multiple states.In December 2022, the US Transportation Command awarded FedEx a contract worth $2.24 billion for the Next Generation Delivery Service-2 […]

Saudi Arabia mandates official salary transfers for domestic workers: What it means for employers and workers | World News

Starting January 2026, Saudi Arabia mandates domestic worker’s salaries be paid securely through official channels/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is taking a major step to protect domestic worker’s rights by making it mandatory for all employers to transfer salaries through official channels starting January 1, 2026. This move, designed to enhance transparency, ensure timely payments, and […]

‘Don’t travel’: Google and Apple warn visa workers against overseas travel amid US immigration crackdown

Google and Apple advised US-based employees on work visas not to travel internationally after their outside counsel warned of delays of up to 12 months at US embassies and consulates worldwide amid the immigration crackdown, documents reviewed by Business Insider show. On Thursday, BAL Immigration Law, which represents Google, sent a memo stating, “Please be […]

H-1B, H-4 visa delays: Immigration lawyer shares advice for workers, families and spouses waiting to return; ‘They cannot risk…’

Applicants for H-1B and H-4 visas are facing unexpected and prolonged delays in US visa interview appointments, with some now being pushed back by more than a year, according to immigration lawyer Gnanamookan Senthurjothi, as reported by The American Bazaar.Senthurjothi said that several applicants who had originally secured interview slots for January 2026 at US […]

No US citizens, only H-1B: IT firm LanceSoft accused of discriminating against American workers

A major staffing firm is facing backlash after a job advert showed it barred United States citizens from applying and allowed only H-1B visa holders to apply. The listing has stirred a row over alleged discrimination in industries that rely heavily on foreign work visas.The company is named LanceSoft, which is an IT staffing company […]

‘Gen Z workers are struggling’: Democrat senator asks Trump how he will stop H-1B abuse; ‘Will you pay special attention to…’

Democrat senator Ruben Gallego (Arizona) has expressed concern over the H-1B visa program and asked the Donald Trump administration how it would ensure Americans are not losing out on jobs. Gallego said companies are laying off Americans while hiring foreign workers on temporary H-1B visas. “Such trends are concerning given the high unemployment rate for […]