U.S. Expands Social Media Screening to Fiancé Visa and Religious Worker Applicants
U.S. expands social media screening to 14 more visa categories in 2026, requiring 5-year handle disclosure and public…
Philippine Department of Justice, Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida, Issue Order 159
The Philippines DOJ extended visa relief for foreigners stranded by Middle East conflict travel disruptions until May 1,…
5,000 International Medical Graduates Face Visa Limbo as J-1 Processing Pauses
Trump administration J-1 visa pauses leave hundreds of international doctors in limbo, threatening U.S. hospital staffing amid a…
Harvard Pushes Grading Overhaul to 2027, Adds SAT+ Mark to Combat Grade Compression
Harvard delays grading overhaul to 2027 and adds 'SAT+' mark, impacting how international students' transcripts are read by…
U.S. Flags “not Sufficiently Vetted” Green Card Cases Under Presidential Proclamation 10949
Guide to filing Form I-485 in 2026, covering new security vetting, social media checks, eligibility requirements, and steps…
Bangladeshis Need Egypt Transit Visa for 6+ Hour Layovers, Processing Up to 7 Working Days
Bangladeshi travelers require an advance Egypt transit visa for layovers over 6 hours; certain Western visa holders may…
Macron Pushes Sovereign Payment Model as Carte Bancaire Seeks Visa and Mastercard Alternative
President Macron calls for a sovereign European payment model to end reliance on Visa and Mastercard, citing national…
U.S. Mission: Visa Rules, Presidential Proclamations 10998, Visa Suspensions Are Temporary
U.S. implements 2026 visa suspensions and USCIS holds for dozens of countries, citing security and public charge reviews…
Philippine DOJ Grants Automatic Visa Extension to May 1, 2026, With Zero Fees
The Philippines extends visa relief for stranded foreigners until May 1, 2026, with zero fees and automatic status…
Russia, India Advance Visa-Free Talks for Organized Tourist Groups as E-Tourist Visas Near
India announces free 30-day e-visas for Russians starting 2026, while both nations negotiate a reciprocal visa-free deal for…
India’s Passport Revolution Reaches 56 Countries on Henley Passport Index
India’s passport hits 75th rank with 56 visa-free spots in 2026. While avoiding major US bans, travelers face…
Saudi Arabia Launches 992 Hotline, Waives Overstay Fines for Expired Visas Through April 18
Saudi Arabia launches 992 hotline for stranded travelers, waiving overstay fines for expired visas until April 18, 2026,…
No Six-Month Gap Rule for B1/B2 Visa Re-Entry, CBP Decides at Port of Entry
B1/B2 visa re-entry depends on individual patterns and CBP discretion, as there is no official 'six-month gap' rule…
Oman Resumes In-Country Visa Extensions for UAE Residents, Royal Oman Police (ROP) Announces
Oman resumes in-country visa extensions for UAE residents, offering a 28-day stay for OMR 20 to help travelers…