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EU Delivers Visa Liberalisation Plan to Armenia for Future Travel
On November 5, 2025, the EU handed Armenia a Visa Liberalisation Action Plan in Yerevan. The plan sets measurable benchmarks—document…
Canada Moves to Cancel Visas for Indians and Bangladeshis
Bill C-12 would let Canadian immigration agencies cancel or suspend groups of temporary visas to combat fraud. Internal materials identify…
Aparna Dave: 2025 H-1B Reforms Are Light Over Darkness
The 2025 H-1B overhaul prioritizes U.S. master’s and PhD holders, adds a $100,000 one-time petition fee (effective Sept 21, 2025),…
F-1 OPT Travelers to India Face Re-Entry Anxiety, Docs Scrutiny
Rising re-entry anxiety is causing Indian F-1 students on OPT to postpone trips home. Inconsistent border treatment—even with correct documents—has…
DOL Resumes H-1B LCAs and PERM Processing Amid Backlog
FLAG returned October 31, 2025 after a month‑long outage. Filing for H‑1B LCAs and PERM resumes, but large backlogs (thousands…
CEO Denied B-1/B-2 Visa: Ambiguous Role and Weak Home Ties
A marketing firm CEO was refused a B-1/B-2 visa for a Las Vegas conference under Section 214(b). Despite broad travel…
Thanksgiving H-1B Travel: Re-entry Rules, Docs, and $100k Proclamation
Thanksgiving consulate slowdowns and a Sept 21, 2025 proclamation imposing a $100,000 supplemental fee for some new H‑1B petitions increase…
Celebrating Thanksgiving Abroad: How Digital Nomads Keep the Spirit Alive
Americans in Bali, Lisbon and Bengaluru are staging Friendsgiving potlucks that blend local ingredients with holiday tradition. Video calls and…