FCA bans three former Dolfin executives over £35.5m scheme that gamed UK investor-visa rules
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has banned three former senior figures at London wealth manager Dolfin Financial (UK) Limited after...
The $103,265 H-1B Fee Isn’t Law Yet — Here’s What’s Actually Settled and What Isn’t
DHS proposes making the $103,265 H-1B fee permanent, but the current temporary version remains blocked by a federal judge and...
HMRC Confirms Pension Pots Won’t Get the Same Inheritance-Tax Relief as Other Estate Assets
HMRC confirms unused pensions won't get the same inheritance-tax reliefs as other estate assets once they enter the IHT net...
Canada Extends Work-Permit Grace Period to 90 Days for Applicants Awaiting an LMIA
Canada extends the grace period for in-country TFWP applicants awaiting an LMIA decision from 60 to 90 days.
Saudi Arabia Warns Expatriates: Self-Employment Outside Your Sponsor Can Now Mean Jail
Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry warns expatriates that self-employment outside their sponsor can bring up to six months in prison and...
Japan Raises Foreign Residents’ Status Fees Up to 12-Fold From October
Japan raises foreign residents' status-renewal fees up to 12-fold from October, with permanent residency fees rising 20-fold.
The US Just Ended Open-Ended Student Visas — and Applications Are Already Down 10%
The US is ending open-ended 'duration of status' for F-1/J-1 students from September 15, and Common App data already shows...
Six Foreign Dive Instructors Arrested in Koh Tao Work-Permit Crackdown
Six foreign dive instructors were arrested in a Koh Tao work-permit crackdown, highlighting the limits of Thailand's DTV visa.
Bank of Thailand’s Biggest Overhaul in 27 Years May Tighten Scrutiny on Foreigners’ Banking
The Bank of Thailand's biggest reorganisation in 27 years could bring tougher scrutiny to foreigners' banking, pensions and property payments.
UK Landlords Lose 73% of Rent Tribunal Cases, Data Shows
LonRes data shows UK landlords lose nearly three-quarters of rent tribunal cases, with evidence problems cited in almost half.
