Robert Pyne
China Offers 5-Year Visas for Hong Kong Permanent Residents
China will offer five-year, multiple-entry travel visas for foreign permanent residents of Hong Kong and Macau, starting July…
H-1B Visa Speciality Occupations: Guide for Tech Professionals
The H-1B visa allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations, notably in tech. It requires…
Ohio Lawsuit Challenges GOP Ban on Noncitizen Contributions
A progressive group and others are challenging Ohio's new law banning noncitizen contributions to ballot issue campaigns, arguing…
Save Time at Customs with Mobile Passport
Mobile Passport Control is a free app that speeds up U.S. customs by allowing travelers to submit CBP…
Deadly Hajj Tragedy: Over 1,300 Pilgrims Perish in Heat Wave Horror!
This year's Hajj in Mecca saw over 1,300 deaths due to a severe heat wave and unethical tour…
Saudi Arabia Suspends Umrah E-Visas for Egyptians Due To HeatWave Deaths
Saudi Arabia suspended Umrah e-visas for Egyptians due to a heatwave during Hajj, causing over 1,300 deaths, including…
Switzerland Visa Reform: Changes to Schengen System
Switzerland plans to update its Central Visa Information System (C-VIS) to enhance visa policy and border security. Key…
H1-B Visa Backlog Hurts Semiconductor Industry Growth
The booming U.S. semiconductor industry, driven by the CHIPS Act, faces a severe talent shortage. The H1-B visa…
State-Funded Food Benefits for Immigrants Blocked in Massachusetts State House
A proposal to restore $6 million in state-funded food benefits for legally present immigrants in Massachusetts was dismissed…
Ecuador Revokes Cuban Journalist’s Visa for State Security Concerns
Ecuador revoked Cuban journalist Alondra Santiago's visa, citing national security concerns. Critics, including prominent figures, view this as…
Supreme Court Rules Against Wife in Visa Denial Case
The Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision that U.S. citizens do not have a constitutional right to…
New H-1B Visa Rules Effective July 8
Starting July 8, USCIS introduces new H-1B and L-1 visa rules to bolster national security and reduce fraud.…
US Eases Nonimmigrant Visa Rules for College Graduates
The US will simplify obtaining employment-based Nonimmigrant Visas for US college graduates with job offers, including DACA recipients,…
US to Offer Visa-Free Travel for Cypriots
Cyprus is working towards joining the US Visa Waiver programme, allowing Cypriots visa-free US travel for up to…
Finland Family Visa: Requirements and Application Process
A Finland family visa enables immediate family members of Finnish citizens or residents to join them. Applicants include…