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'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.
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.
Sweden raises the salary requirement for labor immigration to 33,390 SEK/month (90% of median wage) from June 1. Exceptions for 27 professions, including healthcare workers, will require 75% of median wage (approx. 27,000 SEK). Personal assistants and berry pickers are excluded.
A coalition of 20 state attorneys general, led by California AG Rob Bonta, has urged DHS to withdraw a proposed rule that would increase the waiting period for asylum seekers to apply for work permits from six months to one year. The rule, backed by the Trump administration, could pause work permits indefinitely if asylum processing exceeds 180 days. States warn the policy could cost up to $126.6 billion in lost annual compensation and violate US administrative law.
