foreign workers
Saudi Arabia Abolishes Kafala Labour System: Impact on 2.3 Million Indian Workers
Oct 22, 2025 08:28 pm CST
Saudi Arabia has officially ended the controversial kafala labour sponsorship system, often described as 'modern-day slavery,' which affected 2.3 million Indians. This significant reform, part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Vision 2030 initiative, liberates approximately 13 million foreign workers from a system that granted employers extraordinary control over workers' lives, including their ability to change jobs or leave the country.
H-1B Visa Restrictions and the Global Race for Indian Talent: Impact on US Innovation and Competitiveness
Oct 21, 2025 06:41 pm CST
President Trump's new H-1B visa restrictions, including a $100,000 fee per application, could significantly impact America's ability to attract global talent, particularly from India. As countries like Australia, France, and Germany implement welcoming policies for skilled Indian workers and students, the US risks losing its competitive edge in innovation and technology. This analysis examines the economic implications of these restrictions and suggests policy alternatives to maintain America's position in the global competition for talent.
Trump Administration's New H-1B Visa Restrictions: Beyond the $100,000 Fee Hike
Oct 10, 2025 03:25 pm CST
The Trump administration is implementing comprehensive reforms to the H-1B visa program, extending beyond the $100,000 mandatory fee to include changes in eligibility criteria, application processes, and employer scrutiny. Set for potential publication in December 2025, these modifications aim to "protect US workers" but will significantly impact thousands of foreign professionals, particularly from India, who rely on this pathway for employment in the United States.
Japan's Unemployment Rate Rises to Highest Level in Over a Year Amid Labor Market Shifts
Oct 03, 2025 04:41 pm CST
Japan's unemployment rate increased to 2.6% in August, signaling potential changes in the labor market as companies face chronic worker shortages and wage pressures. Despite this slight cooling, the overall job market remains tight, with businesses increasingly turning to foreign workers and wage increases to address staffing challenges amid speculation about another Bank of Japan rate hike.
Japan's Political Crossroads: Why the Liberal Democratic Party's Decades-Long Dominance is Crumbling
Oct 02, 2025 02:59 pm CST
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party faces an existential crisis ahead of its October 4 leadership election as rural support erodes, economic challenges mount, and populist rivals gain ground. With the party now operating as a minority government for the first time in decades, the next leader must navigate political fragmentation while addressing voter frustrations over rising costs, agricultural policy, and immigration—potentially reshaping Japan's domestic and international trajectory.
US Lawmakers Propose Major Reforms to H-1B and L-1 Visa Programs Targeting "Loopholes" and Fee Structures
Oct 01, 2025 04:58 pm CST
Three US senators have introduced significant legislation to reform H-1B and L-1 visa programs, targeting alleged loopholes exploited by employers. The bipartisan efforts aim to raise wage standards, mandate public job postings, and implement a wage-based selection process replacing the lottery system. With Indians comprising 71% of H-1B recipients, these changes could profoundly impact Indian IT companies and professionals while reshaping skilled immigration to the United States.
US Lawmakers Question Tech Giants on H-1B Visa Hiring Amid American Job Cuts
Sep 26, 2025 02:25 am CST
US Senators are investigating major corporations like Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft for hiring thousands of H-1B visa workers while simultaneously cutting American jobs. The inquiry comes as the Trump administration proposes raising visa fees to $100,000 and reforming the selection process to favor higher-skilled workers. Indian nationals currently represent 71% of H-1B visa holders, with major tech companies securing thousands of approvals in early 2025 while implementing domestic layoffs.
Trump Administration Proposes To Scrap H-1B Lottery System, Floats New Rules
Sep 24, 2025 02:01 am CST
The United States has proposed to amend the regulations of the H-1B visa programme just days after President Trump signed a proclamation to curtail it.
"Great Solution": Netflix Co-Founder Praises Trump's H-1B Visa Fee Hike
Sep 23, 2025 01:38 pm CST
Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings, who has worked on H1-B policy for three decades, has praised US President Donald Trump's move to slap a $100,000 fee on employers hiring foreign workers.
All About Trump's H-1B Visa Overhaul That Has Sparked Confusion, Fear
Sep 23, 2025 03:11 am CST
The Trump administration's abrupt decision to slap a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas has stunned and confused employers, students and workers from the United States to India and beyond.