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Traveling on a B1/B2 Visa with Medical Conditions: Key Tips

New guidance tells consular officers to weigh contagiousness and likely medical costs when reviewing B1/B2 visas, without adding medical exams.…

Health Conditions That Could Block a U.S. Visa (B1/B2) in 2025

2025 guidance keeps a narrow CDC disease list for visa refusals and stresses treatment-first outcomes. New scrutiny examines whether chronic…

Does Hypertension Affect a B1/B2 Visa or Extension?

Controlled high blood pressure does not bar B1/B2 visa issuance or extensions when the condition is stable and self‑managed. Consular…

Digital Entry Under VWP: ESTA Enables 90-Day Travel Without Visas

U.S. border processing is shifting to digital ESTA authorizations tied to e-passport chips for 42 VWP countries. ESTA costs $21,…

DOL Project Firewall Expands H-1B Enforcement with 175+ Investigations

Since September 2025, Project Firewall has led to at least 175 H-1B investigations with secretary-certified cases. Focus areas include wage…

Inside The Gold Card Program: U.S. Residency for Private Clients

The Trump Gold Card offers expedited green cards in exchange for large, nonrefundable contributions—$1 million for individuals and $2 million…

Canada Tightens Visa Cancellation Rules for Workers, Students, Visitors

IRPR amendments (Jan 31, 2025) and November 4, 2025 guidance give officers wider powers to cancel temporary resident documents at…

Expanding E-3 Visas to the UK: A Practical Fix for the H-1B Crisis

After a Sept. 2025 proclamation introduced a $100,000 H-1B filing fee, business groups propose expanding the E-3 visa to UK…