Latest immigration, job and visa updates across Europe

In Q4 2025, countries in Asia and the Middle East are implementing new labor and visa regulations that increase requirements for employers and candidates. These changes could reshape global labor migration routes and boost demand for the US and Canada.

After the longest shutdown in U.S. history, the government has reopened, bringing 600,000 employees back to work and stabilizing the labor market. The move also strengthens the U.S. as a leading destination for international professionals.

The German government under Friedrich Merz has announced the start of the return of Syrian refugees after the end of the war, combining the process with tighter controls on labor migration. The decision could redistribute global labor flows, shifting the focus of recruitment agencies in Asia and Europe towards the United States and Canada.

The UK is preparing a major immigration reform inspired by Denmark’s tough asylum and integration model. The plan seeks to reduce irregular migration, tighten family reunification rules, and reshape global labour flows — opening new opportunities for recruiters outside Britain.

The U.S. has introduced major H-1B visa changes, including a steep new fee and higher wage thresholds, reshaping global recruitment flows. Asian and European agencies must adapt by focusing on high-wage roles, remote work, and alternative migration routes.

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