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US Department Flags Prolonged Kenya Work Permit Approvals
Kenya’s DIS is experiencing significant backlogs: official 2–4 month timelines contrast with real waits up to six months. New permit…
China’s Expanded Visa Waivers Drive Travel Surge and Global Ties
In 2025 China expanded visa waivers and the 240-hour transit program, spurring a 35%+ rise in international arrivals. The measures…
Peru In-Country Visa Processing Delays Extend to 50 Days
Peru’s immigration authority is taking far longer than legal limits to process visas—about 50 business days for initial in-country adjudications…
ICE Detains Oklahoma Professor with H-1B Visa, Sparks Concern
University of Oklahoma professor Vahid Abedini, on a valid H-1B undergoing a transfer, was detained by ICE at Will Rogers…
EU expands visa-free travel, suspension mechanism, 12 months to address migration risks
In late 2025, the EU reformed its suspension mechanism for visa-free travel: thresholds fell to 30%, initial suspensions now last…
Judge questions standards for international student visa revocations, SEVIS record terminations, due process.
A federal judge questioned the government about international student visa revocations and SEVIS terminations, citing due process concerns. Plaintiffs say…
London businesses defend international talent amid tighter visa & student immigration laws
Businesses warn that recent UK visa and student immigration changes—shorter post‑study stays, higher sponsorship fees, and stricter student rules—endanger London’s…
Authorities Examine H-1B visa, Industrial-Scale Fraud Claims Linked to Chennai
Allegations of large-scale H-1B fraud tied to Chennai—one claim of 220,000 visas and an 80–90% questionable rate—have reignited scrutiny. Industry…