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State Department Rule Adds $1 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration Fee
A $1 registration fee for the Diversity Visa lottery will take effect September 16, 2025, implemented 30 days later. Collected…
State Dept Tightens Third-Country National Visa Appointments, Policy Changes
The State Department’s September 6, 2025 guidance restricts Third Country National nonimmigrant visa appointments, urging applicants to apply in their…
Taub v. Tesla accuses H-1B bias to suppress American wages
A Dec. 13, 2025 class action alleges Tesla favored H-1B workers to lower wages, citing “H1B only” postings, 1,355 H-1B…
US Revokes Minister’s Daughter’s Visa, Diplomatic Abuse Sparks Rift
In 2025 the U.S. revoked visas for Brazilians linked to Mais Médicos, including a minister’s child, added sanctions and raised…
EU Visa Debates Do Not Make Turkey a Key Destination for Russians
By mid‑September 2025, the EU had not implemented a union‑wide ban on Russian travel; Turkey still offers visa‑free stays up…
Namibia Expands Visa on Arrival for Tourism Under New Policy
As of September 16, 2025, nationals of 33 countries must secure a Namibia visa via e-visa or visa on arrival…
China Expands Unilateral Visa-Free Policy to 30-Day Stays
China raised its visa-free transit limit to 240 hours on December 17, 2024, available to eligible nationals at 60 ports.…
Indian Tech Pro Piyush Varanjani Secures O-1 Visa, SF Startup
Piyush Varanjani received an O-1 visa in 2025, allowing him to grow his AI startup in San Francisco. The O-1,…