The DHS finalized modernization changes to the H1B visa program, effective January 17, 2025. Key updates include stricter specialty occupation definitions, extended cap-gap protections for F-1 students, H1B eligibility for…
From 2020 to 2023, the U.S. State Department issued over 7.1 million nonimmigrant visas without mandatory biometric screening due to…
The U.S. visa backlog stems from COVID-19 closures, policy changes, administrative delays, and increased demand. It causes separated families, missed…
New travel permits for Hong Kong permanent residents, effective July 10, 2024, allow five-year multi-entry to mainland China. While aiming…
Starting July 10, 2024, non-Chinese permanent residents in Hong Kong and Macau can apply for a five-year multi-entry travel permit,…
Lanzarote police have enforced stricter passport stamping for British tourists due to Brexit, ensuring compliance with Schengen Area rules. This…
Spouses of international students enrolled in New Zealand's Green List degree programs can apply for a work visa. Eligibility includes…
The new ICAO biometric passport standards will be implemented by 2025, enhancing the encoding of face and fingerprint data. Passport…
Google Wallet is introducing digital passport storage for U.S. Android users, allowing e-passports to be stored on phones. While convenient…
