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UK Work Visa Holders Turning to Asylum: Rising Trends and Impacts
Home Office figures show 12,200 work-visa holders claimed asylum in the UK in the year ending June 2025. This group…
Green Card Holders Exempt from New 2026 Visa Travel Restrictions
The U.S. government is expanding travel restrictions to 39 nations starting January 1, 2026. Green card holders are exempt, but…
H-1B Odds Fall prompts Visa Alternatives for Early-Career Hires
As H-1B lottery success becomes less certain, this guide provides actionable steps for alternative work visas. It focuses on O-1A…
New Biometric Exit Rules Apply to Most Non-Citizens at U.S. Ports
A new CBP rule effective December 26, 2025, mandates biometric and photo capture for nearly all non-citizens at U.S. entry…
Australia’s 10-Year Passport Price Rise: Renewal Timing and Budgeting
Australia will increase adult passport fees to $422 on January 1, 2026. Travelers can avoid the hike by applying by…
J-1 Visa Exploitation: Modern Slavery Allegations Across U.S. Sectors
The J-1 visa program is under fire for enabling 'modern slavery' through exploitative labor practices. Participants from 200 countries report…
ORF Warns H-1B Curbs Could Damage U.S. Economic Growth
USCIS has implemented a one-registration-per-person rule for the FY 2026 H-1B lottery to reduce fraud. However, a new $100,000 fee…
Microsoft Advises H-1B/H-4 Employees on Visa Stamping Delays
New U.S. visa vetting rules effective December 2025 have triggered massive appointment rescheduling for H-1B and H-4 workers. Microsoft warns…