🏗️ Japan scraps its trainee program — called "labor exploitation" by the U.S. — replacing it with a new system offering job-switching freedom and a path to permanent residency.
Cap: 1.23M workers. Starts April 2027.
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#TheLensNola🔍 Gov. Landry says getting more visas is the state congressional delegation’s “lane to drive.”

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March 2026 Visa Bulletin

The DOS has released the Mar.2026 Visa Bulletin. All cutoff dates listed refer to the final action chart (i.e., Chart A), unless specified. #USImmigration #VisaBulletin #EmploymentImmigration #foreignworkers #murthylawfirm

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JIM uncovers syndicate that modified passports for FOMEMA purposes PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) has successfully uncovered activities involving forging and modifying passports to enable foreigners to pass the Foreign Workers Health Examination (FOMEMA) screening, and arrested a Bangladeshi student in a special operation at two locations around Sentul, on Thursday. Deputy Director-General (Operations) Datuk Lokman Effendi Ramli said the operation was carried out through the Intelligence and Special Operations Division based on public information and intelligence gathered over a month. He said an initial check on the 27-year-old Bangladeshi man found that the individual had a student pass that was still valid. “The modus operandi of this […]

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#Alberta cuts access to health care for some #foreignworkers, raising concerns in the Bow Valley | CBC News www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/albe... “Chen says under the Canada Health Act, provinces must provide publicly funded health care, but each […]

MurthyAudio: Stay Ahead of the H1B Cap: Preparing for 2026 and Beyond

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Considerations Before Changing Jobs While I-485 Application is Pending

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IT Consulting Fee Arrangement and H1B Compliance

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Whistleblower Reveals ICE Memo Authorizing Home Entries Without Judicial Warrants

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Opinion | Self-Driving Cars Can’t See Without Their Eyes

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Malaysia Announces Additional Window for Foreign Worker Quota, Urges Direct Applications PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia’s Home Ministry will open a special submission window to process foreign worker quota applications for 2025 between January 19 and March 31, 2026. The ministry said the extension applies to all sectors and sub-sectors approved on October 1, 2025, including the services sector previously closed earlier than others. Each application submitted during the […]

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Malaysia Allows Extended Period for Foreign Worker Quota Applications to Support Industry Needs #Malaysia #ForeignWorkers #LaborShortage #WorkforcePlanning #EmploymentQuota

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Lebanon's Labor Minister bans recruitment ads for foreign domestic workers to protect labor standards and public interests. Violators will face legal action, aiming to enhance conditions for foreign workers amid economic difficulties. #Lebanon #LaborRights #ForeignWorkers

Applications for Foreign Workers in KPDN Service Sector Close to Reaching Limit Applications for Foreign Workers in KPDN Service Sector Close to Reaching Limit as Government Tightens Quota Control PUTRAJAYA – The management of foreign worker intake in Malaysia’s service sector has reached a critical point as applications handled under the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) approach the maximum annual quota of 30,000 workers. […]

Applications for Foreign Workers in KPDN Service Sector Close to Reaching Limit #ForeignWorkers #Malaysia #KPDN #ServiceSector #QuotaControl

Sweeping H-1B Visa Changes, Lottery System Ends - IndiaWest News Sweeping H-1B Visa Changes, Lottery System Ends.

Sweeping H-1B Visa Changes, Lottery System Ends

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Lebanon's Minister of Labor spoke with UNHCR's Billing about legalizing work permits for undocumented Syrian workers and met with transport union leader Taleb to improve conditions for non-Lebanese drivers, while prioritizing support for Lebanese workers.

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Hong Kong apartment fire toll hits 159, infant among dead - Sight Magazine The death toll in Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades hit 159, with police revealing that victims included an infant and a 97-year-old.

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Survey Shows Rising Skepticism Toward Foreign Workers in Japan as Security Fears Outpace Labor Needs Japan's debate on foreign labor enters a new phasePublic support for actively accepting more foreign workers in Japan has swung...

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Trump Wants H-1B Workers Hired Initially, Replaced By "My People" Later - IndiaWest News Trump Wants H-1B Workers Hired Initially, Replaced By "My People" Later.

Trump Wants H-1B Workers Hired Initially, Replaced By "My People" Later

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Canada’s LMIA timelines rise by 2–7 days across all major categories. Employers and workers need to plan earlier. Watch the full update. zurl.co/fcuCA

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New LMIA Processing Times Updated For November 2025 New LMIA processing times for November 2025 released. Check the latest updates on approval timelines for Canadian work permits.

Canada has released new LMIA processing times for November 2025. Every LMIA stream now takes longer, affecting employers and foreign workers. zurl.co/gl4xT

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The latest LMIA update shows increased processing times for Global Talent, Agricultural, and PR streams. Watch for the full 2025 breakdown. zurl.co/6xFsD

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