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H-1B Status Update Delays Deny US Driver’s License: DMV Verification
A valid H-1B holder was denied a license because the federal SAVE database had not updated. After multiple USCIS requests…
Delayed Visa Integrity Fee Pending: State Dept. and DHS Coordination
Although the $250 Visa Integrity Fee was enacted July 4, 2025, there is no start date as of November 10,…
Thailand Extends Indian Visa Exemption to 60 Days, 90-Day Option
Starting December 1, 2025, Indian passport holders can stay visa-free in Thailand for 60 days, with a discretionary one-time 30-day…
Culinary Education as a Visa Pathway for Bangladeshi Talent
Bangladesh’s culinary schools produce about 8,000 graduates yearly; 30–40% secure overseas hospitality roles. International certifications, internships, and placement links drive…
K-Visa as H-1B Alternative: Indian Tech Talent Eyes China
The K Visa, launched October 1, 2025, offers a no-cap, sponsorship-free five-year route for STEM talent, drawing interest amid higher…
New Zealand student visa work limit rises to 25 hours per week
Starting November 3, 2025, student visas issued in New Zealand permit 25 hours of work per week during term. Existing…
UAE Tightens Review Procedures for Freelance Green Residency Visa
UAE tightened checks for Green Residency freelance visas due to isolated permit trading. The five-year self-sponsorship visa remains available; applicants…
Canada exempts graduate students at public DLIs from study permit caps
Starting January 1, 2026, international master’s and PhD students at public DLIs are exempt from Canada’s study permit cap and…