Shashank Singh
H-1B/H-4 Interviews in India Delayed by Enhanced Vetting
A Dec. 3 policy introduced an online presence review for certain visas, prompting Indian consulates to reschedule many…
Mission India: H-1B/H-4 Interviews Rescheduled Under Presence Review
Mission India consulates rescheduled many H-1B and H-4 interviews after Dec. 8, moving dates often to March or…
Immigration Policy Could Worsen U.S. Healthcare Workforce Shortages
Major forecasts show critical shortfalls: 78,610 RNs in 2025, up to 187,130 physicians by 2037, and as many…
FIFA World Cup Visas: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities
Fans should apply early for U.S. B1/B2 visas—aim for 6–12 months—since consular waits can last months. Tickets don’t…
India Shuts Dhaka Visa Centre Amid Threats From Radical Leaders
India suspended services at the Jamuna Future Park visa centre in Dhaka on Dec. 17 due to threats…
Sweden: Courts Criticize Plan to Revoke Permanent Residency Permits
SOU 2025:99 would let authorities revoke many permanent residence permits and issue temporary ones from 1 January 2027,…
New AI-Powered Visa Kiosks to Ease Entry at Saudi Airports
Saudi Arabia will upgrade airport and select border kiosks to offer AI-assisted visa issuance on arrival, scanning passports,…
Germany Narrows Syrians’ Protection After Asylum File Reviews
BAMF rescinded protection for 550+ Syrians as courts ended blanket freezes, requiring individual risk proof. Rejections surged in…
Vance: States may hire Americans before suing over $100K H-1B fee
A Sept. 19, 2025 Proclamation set a $100,000 supplemental H‑1B/entry fee effective Sept. 21, prompting agency guidance and…
Portugal Court Strikes Four Nationality Provisions in 2025 Decision
Portugal’s Constitutional Court invalidated four provisions of the Nationality Law on December 15, 2025, blocking suspension of pending…
Immigration raids threaten growth of youth sports across United States
Following July 2025 ICE operations near MacArthur Park, Los Angeles schools saw attendance and sports participation drop. Contreras…
Trump Immigration Raids Strain California Child-Care Workers Nationwide
Stepped-up enforcement and ending TPS have driven 39,000 immigrant child care workers out since January 2025, reducing slots…
Indian UK Work Visas Fall: Nursing Down 79%, Healthcare 67%
UK reforms from July 22, 2025 raised salary and skills thresholds and increased the Immigration Skills Charge by…
German Embassy Tehran Resumes Schengen Visa Applications on Jan 7 2026
Germany’s Tehran embassy will resume Schengen visa intake on January 7, 2026; TLScontact will open a waiting list…
Philippine Travelers Begin Visa-Free Oman Trips in 2026
Oman will add the Philippines to its visa-exempt list “from 2026,” reportedly allowing up to 14-day tourist stays.…