visas

Trump’s US$100,000 H-1B visa application fee rejected by judge

Demand for New Zealand’s golden visa has been strong since the coalition government revamped the rules in April 2025.

New Zealand to ease golden visa investment criteria to allow philanthropy

The policy change could impact hundreds of thousands of people a year and potentially reduce legal immigration further amid a sweeping government crackdown.

Trump to force foreigners seeking green cards to go home first

The state planning agency expects 32 million foreign visitors this year, down from about 33 million last year.

Thailand tighten rules on visas exemptions for tourists

The UK’s reputation as a destination for globally-mobile rich investors has taken a hit in recent years.

UK explores ‘invite-only’ investor visa with £5 million cost

A recent crackdown revealed that foreigners had illegally built bars and restaurants on a Phuket beach, sparking a public outcry.

Thai anger at misbehaving foreigners triggers visa rules review

Most graduating students in the US have up to five months to find a job before being kicked out of the country.

As US visa policies tighten, international students find a tougher job market

New Zealand has loosened visa rules from Apr 1, 2025, cutting the minimum investment threshold to NZ$5 million for the higher-risk “Growth” category over three years.

New Zealand’s investor visa draws nearly NZ$4 billion

Alphabet currently employs around 14,000 in the country, out of a global workforce of roughly 190,000.

Alphabet plots big expansion in India as US restricts visas