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Trump Administration Increases H-1B Visa Application Fee by $100,000

President Trump signed an executive order increasing the H-1B visa application fee by $100,000 and barring entry to those who haven't paid, impacting tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, while aiming to protect American workers and attract highly skilled individuals.

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Melbourne's West: Youth Unemployment Soars Despite Overall Job Growth

Melbourne's western suburbs are experiencing a paradox: while overall unemployment is falling, youth unemployment is rising sharply to 14 percent, creating a vulnerable workforce struggling with limited local opportunities and poor public transport access, particularly to newly developed areas.

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Reforming the H-1B Visa Program: A State-Based Approach

The U.S. H-1B visa program, vital for attracting skilled workers, is under strain due to a lottery system and potential for abuse; President Trump's proposed wage-weighted selection process aims to address these issues, but a state-based pilot program may provide a more efficient and fair alternativ...

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International Students Boost German Economy by €15.5 Billion

A study by the IW reveals that 79,000 international students starting their studies in Germany in 2022 alone will contribute €15.5 billion more to the German economy via taxes and social security contributions than they will receive in benefits, highlighting the significant economic advantages of at...

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German Master Builder Faces Artisan Shortage in Preserving Historic Churches

Regine Hartkopf, architect and master builder, faces challenges preserving numerous historic churches in central Germany due to a shortage of skilled artisans, while also overseeing renovations at Naumburg Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, demonstrating the integration of new features while r...

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Thuringia Expands Financial Support for Master Craftspeople

Thuringia will expand financial aid for master craftspeople, integrating master's degrees in specific fields and ensuring long-term funding for the existing 1,000 Euro Meisterbonus (since 2021) and 1,000 Euro Meisterprämie (since 2017) programs, which have already supported 2,000 professionals with ...

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Germany: Significant Rise in Foreign Qualification Recognition

In 2024, Germany saw a 21% increase in recognized foreign qualifications, reaching approximately 79,100 approvals, driven by a growing need for skilled workers to offset an aging workforce.

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Australia's Immigration Surge Exceeds Forecasts, Straining Budgets

Australia's net migration reached 457,560 in the year to June, exceeding Treasury's forecast of 335,000 by 36.5 percent, straining state budgets and potentially impacting productivity due to insufficient capital investment.

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US Reaches H-1B Visa Limit for 2026

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has reached the maximum quota of 65,000 H-1B visas for fiscal year 2026, along with an additional 20,000 for those with US postgraduate degrees, leaving many highly skilled applicants without a path to work legally in the U.S.

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International Students Boost German Economy, but Job Market Integration Remains a Challenge

A recent study by the German Institute for Economic Research (IW) reveals that 79,000 international students starting in 2022 will contribute €15.5 billion more in taxes than they receive in support, highlighting their significant economic impact on Germany, despite challenges faced by graduates in ...

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German CEOs Urge Open Immigration Policy and Economic Reform

CEOs of Deutsche Bank, Siemens, and Mercedes-Benz called for increased skilled worker immigration and a new economic policy in Germany, warning against rising xenophobia and emphasizing the need for a united Europe and efficient integration of immigrants into the workforce before the February 23rd f...

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Thuringia Expands Financial Support for Master Craftsmen

Thuringia, Germany, will expand financial support for master craftsmen by including certain advanced training programs, integrating them into the existing Meisterbonus and Meisterprämie programs, with a total of nearly two million Euros invested so far.

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