Are you planning to hire international talent or expand your business into Asia’s financial heart this year? The landscape of Hong Kong visa sponsorship has shifted dramatically. In 2026, the Immigration Department (ImmD) has moved beyond simple document checks to a rigorous, data-driven audit of a sponsor’s financial health. Navigating the “Specified Schemes” fee structure … Read more
Running a business in the Netherlands in 2026 is not easy. You need more than a good plan. You need strong rules to follow the law. From January 1, 2026, new laws started. The most important is the VBAR Act. Also, the old “hand-off” way of checking companies has ended. Now the Dutch Labour Authority … Read more
Thinking about moving to the Netherlands in 2026? This country has beautiful tulips, good technology jobs, and a nice life. Many people want to come here for work. You may be a skilled worker or a new graduate who wants the Orientation Year visa. The rules changed a little this year. The fees went up … Read more
Hiring and retaining international talent in 2026 has become a high-stakes financial puzzle. Between the massive $100,000 H-1B surcharge for consular hires and the newly adjusted March 1 premium processing fees, the cost of keeping a foreign professional in the U.S. is rising at an unprecedented rate. If your employee’s visa is nearing its expiration, … Read more
Are you certain your onboarding process is legally watertight? In 2026, the landscape of UK employment has shifted into a “digital-only” reality. With the total phase-out of physical Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) and the introduction of the powerful Fair Work Agency (FWA), a simple administrative oversight can now cost your business £60,000 per illegal worker. … Read more
Navigating the UK Work Visa Government Fee Structure in 2026 is more than just a paperwork hurdle—it is a major financial decision. Following the landmark immigration reforms of late 2025, the “true cost” of working in Britain now includes significantly higher salary thresholds, increased employer levies, and a restructured Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS). Whether you … Read more