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Philippines Updates: New DOLE Guidelines Ease Work Permit Issuance for Foreigners

DOLE’s August 27, 2025 guidelines simplify the AEP process by requiring a 45-day newspaper job ad, allowing affidavits at renewal…

Indian Embassy in Kuwait Tightens Passport Photo Rules to ICAO Standards from Sept 2025

From Sept 1, 2025, the Indian Embassy in Kuwait requires 630×810 pixel ICAO-compliant passport photos with 80–85% head framing, white…

DHS Rule Ends D/S for F, J, I Visas, Replaces with Fixed Terms

DHS replaced Duration of Status with fixed Admission Periods for F, J, and I visas, showing departure dates on I-94s;…

Tunisia’s e‑Visa Tender Declared Unsuccessful, Launch Delayed

On August 26, 2025 Tunisia halted its e-Visa tender after eight bids failed to meet strict technical and administrative requirements.…

August–October 2025 Guide: U.S. Visa Changes Indian Applicants Must Know

New rules (Aug–Oct 2025) require in-person passport pickup for adults, hard-copy consent for minors, restrict Dropbox renewals, and impose a…

US F-1 visa risk: Late DS-160 filing can trigger rejection for Indians

Consulates require DS-160 filed well before F-1 interviews (effective Aug 26, 2025); late filing risks cancellations or refusals under Section…

Green Card Guide for Foreign Workers: Understanding PERM Processing Times

By late August 2025, PERM remains backlogged: PWD 5–8 months, recruitment 2–3 months, and analyst review 15–17 months. Early PWD…

Belgium to implement EU-mandated 90-day single permit deadline

Directive (EU) 2024/1233 requires Belgium to deliver single permit decisions within 90 days after admissibility, with transposition due May 21,…