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US Bill Seeks Three-Year Pause and $200k Salary Floor for H-1B Visas, Alarming Indian Tech Sector
A Republican bill introduced on 25 April proposes a three-year freeze on new H-1B visas, a US $200k salary threshold and an end to OPT. Though passage is uncertain, the move could disrupt Indian talent pipelines and force firms to shift hiring to Canada, the UK or Mexico.
Cyprus charts course to turn migration into an economic asset under new EU Pact
Cyprus has enacted the core elements of the EU Migration & Asylum Pact and outlined an ambitious plan to cut asylum backlogs, speed up work-permit processing for skilled staff and toughen return operations. Deputy Minister Nicholas Ioannides said the goal is to turn migration into an economic advantage while safeguarding borders and EU legal standards. Employers will benefit from a new 15-day ‘Skills Channel’, but irregular migrants will face quicker screening and readmission.
France publishes decree raising 2026 EU Blue Card salary to €59,373
A decree published on 24 April 2026 raises the minimum salary for France’s EU Blue Card to €59,373 and formalises exemptions from work-permit rules. Employers must adjust offer letters and budgets immediately; renewals will bite from late 2026. The move tightens standards while promising faster processing for shortage occupations, signalling France’s bid to remain competitive for global talent.