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Rising U.S. Visa Denials for Saint Lucians: 2024 Surge and Context
Saint Lucia's U.S. visa refusal rate jumped to nearly 27% in FY 2024. Although not formally suspended, the nation is…
Illinois REAL ID for Visa Holders in 2026: Requirements and Checklist
Illinois visa holders must provide original proof of lawful presence, such as an EAD or passport with I-94, to obtain…
H-1B 2026: Prepare Before March Under New Weighted Selection
For the FY 2027 H-1B season, USCIS will implement a wage-weighted selection process prioritizing higher-paid professionals. Registration opens in March…
Navigating H-1B Portability in 2026: Stricter Rules and Fees
Changing H-1B employers in 2026 involves navigating a $100,000 fee, stricter degree-to-job alignment, and aggressive USCIS enforcement. Legal portability allows…
US Visa Rules Jan 2026: 39-Country Ban and Fee Hikes
The U.S. government is implementing expanded travel restrictions on 39 countries and mandatory inflation-based fee increases for immigration benefits starting…
Pennsylvania REAL ID for Immigrants 2026: Requirements, Docs, and Process
Pennsylvania transitions to REAL ID enforcement on May 7, 2025. Immigrants with lawful status must provide original documentation at PennDOT…
Burkina Faso and Mali Impose Reciprocal Visa Bans on U.S. Nationals
Following a U.S. expansion of travel restrictions, Mali and Burkina Faso have enacted immediate reciprocal visa bans against Americans. The…
Korea Extends Group Visa Fee Waiver to June 2026 for Six Countries
The South Korean government extended the C-3-2 group visa fee waiver for six countries until June 2026. Saving travelers roughly…