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By Sanwar Ali: Table of Contents Introduction Visa Programs Overview Changes Since the Trump Administration Executive Actions and Policy Changes Impact of Economic Uncertainty on US Jobs H1B Visa Program
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US Visa Program Controversy: The Battle Over Optional Practical Training (OPT) and its Impact on Foreign Students

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The United Kingdom is introducing a new system of pre-travel immigration checks for visitors, called the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme. This system will require visa-exempt foreign visitors, who were previously able to enter the UK using only their passports, to obtain prior authorisation before travelling to the UK.

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A sponsor licence is a critical tool for businesses in the UK that wish to employ skilled workers on a Skilled Worker Visa from overseas.

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There are proposals to make the US H1B and L1 visa even more difficult to obtain. Lawmakers have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at making major changes to the H-1B and L-1 work visa programs. This article discusses the key aspects of the proposed reforms, the differences between H1B and L1 visas, and the potential challenges in implementing these changes.