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Qiwa platform outlines new regulations for work permits, resignations, and visas

Saudi Arabia's Qiwa labour platform has introduced new regulations for Premium Residency holders, requiring a dedicated work permit for SR100. The platform also clarified rules on employee resignations, training contracts, and visa amendments, aiming to guide employers and employees on digital labour procedures.

Indonesia Arrests 8 Immigration Officials, Deputy Minister for Extortion

Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) arrested eight high-ranking immigration officials, including Deputy Minister Silmy Karim, for allegedly extorting over $8 million from foreigners seeking permits between 2022 and 2026. Nine visa agents were also detained.

US Judge Rules Trump Administration's Travel-Ban Policies Unlawful

A US federal judge ruled that the Trump administration unlawfully barred applicants from 39 travel-ban countries from receiving immigration benefits, throwing their lives into legal limbo.

Loss of work permits, removal from country: DHS sets strict penalties for unpaid asylum fees