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Kuwait Residency and Visa Fee Hike 2025: Complete Guide

Kuwait hikes residency & visa fees from Dec 2025. Learn new charges on visit, renewal, family & investor permits for expats.

U.S. Updates a Range of Immigration Service Fees for 2026

The U.S. will raise several immigration fees from January 2026 to account for inflation—here’s what applicants need to know.

New Zealand AEWV Job Change Rules: What Migrant Workers Must Know in 2025

Know the latest New Zealand AEWV job change rules for migrant workers and how to safely switch jobs under employer accreditation.

U.S. Job Growth at Risk as Foreign Arrivals Fall in 2025

The U.S. labour market faces rising strain as a steep slump in foreign arrivals threatens workforce expansion and job growth pros

UK to Make Foreign Workers Wait Longer for Settled Status

UK extends foreign workers' wait for settled status to up to 20 years, with exceptions for NHS staff and high earners guide.

UK’s New Fast-Track Settlement for High Earners in 2025

The UK plans a new “earned settlement” route: earn over £125K to apply for ILR in 3 years, while others may face longer waits

US Reverses Steep 2024 Fee Hike for EB-5 Investor Visa After Court Ruling

The US has reversed the steep 2024 EB-5 visa fee hike after a court ruling, offering major relief to investors applying this year.

Indian IT Firms Struggle as H-1B Rejections Soar in 2025

Indian IT firms are seeing far higher H-1B visa rejections than U.S. tech companies, underscoring increasingly skewed visa.

DHS Strengthens Integrity in Immigration System, Legal Immigration Levels

DHS’s reforms strengthen immigration system integrity, close fraud loopholes, and restore commonsense legal immigration levels.

Dutch Salary-Proof Rule for Skilled Migrants in 2025

From Jan 2026, Dutch employers must provide bank-statement proof that skilled migrants actually receive their salary, not just pay

Trump’s H-1B Shift Triggers Backlash from MAGA Base

Trump’s new backing of H-1B skilled visas has upset his MAGA base, who view the change as a direct betrayal of his earlier commit

US Visa Bulletin December 2025: Minor Progress for Indian Green Cards

US Visa Bulletin: Minor improvement in Indian green card job categories; family visas unchanged. See cutoff date tables & news.