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Court blocks $100K H-1B fee: Impact for foreign workers

US federal court strikes down steep H-1B fee, easing costs for employers and global talent

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The US Chamber of Commerce argued in a new legal challenge that the $100,000 fee is unlawful because it overrides provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act that govern the H-1B programme.

New visa service for workers in Kuwait with new rules

Revised Kuwait rules set caps on domestic workers and drivers by family status

Kuwait City skyline

Iran team departs Mexico after World Cup visas cleared

Iran reroutes World Cup base to Tijuana amid war, visa and FIFA disputes

Mehdi Iran's midfielder #10 Mehdi Ghayedi (C) descends from a bus as the Iranian national football team arrives at Antalya Airport for their departure to Mexico ahead of the FIFA 2026 World Cup football tournament, in Antalya, on June 6, 2026.

Hungary halts work visas from three countries

Move is part of a broader plan by Hungary's new government to prioritise local employment

The leader of Hungary's Tisza party, Prime Minister elect Peter Magyar

New visa rule in India: Major shift for long-term stays

Foreigners on 180-day visas must register before stay ends or risk non-compliance

New rule ends 14-day grace period, mandates pre-180-day registration for foreigners

Visa-free travel deal signed by UAE, Eswatini

New agreement aims to facilitate travel and deepen bilateral cooperation

The agreement was signed by Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, and Princess Lindiwe, Minister of Home Affairs.

Major travel shift: Top e-visa destinations for Indians

Despite rank drop to 78th, Indians retain broad access via visa-free, VOA & e-visa routes

India’s passport slips to 78th, but 56 destinations remain within easy reach

Pakistan passport ranking slips: Updated visa-free list

Complete list of 30 visa-friendly, VOA and ETA destinations for Pakistani travellers

Pakistan’s passport slips to 100th as visa-free access narrows to 30 destinations

Major Indian passport update: Visa-free list revealed

Indian passport slips to 78th, but 56 destinations stay visa-free or easy entry

Indian travellers eye 56 visa-free, visa-on-arrival and ETA destinations this May

Visa-free travel: Saudi Arabia, Russia ease entry rules

Mutual visa waiver opens 90-day stays as Riyadh and Moscow mark 100 years of ties

All passport holders gain visa-free access, boosting tourism and business links

Sharjah closes Kalba Medical Fitness Center

Medical fitness services shifted to Nukhbah Kalba center in Sour Kalba area

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Philippines extends visa relief for stranded foreigners

Affected visitors to stay without penalties until May 1 as flight disruptions persist

Foreigners prepare to enter the departure area of Manila's International Airport, Philippines

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