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O-1 Visa: A Growing Alternative to H-1B for Indian Professionals
Indian professionals increasingly choose the O-1 visa for U.S. work due to its high approval rates and no lottery. USCIS…
China and Azerbaijan Launch Mutual Visa Exemption for Ordinary Passport Holders from July 16
Effective July 16, 2025, China and Azerbaijan enable visa-free travel for ordinary passport holders up to 30 days per visit.…
Saudi Arabia Announces Final Exit Option for Expired Visit Visa Holders
From June 26-27 to July 26-27, 2025, Saudi Arabia provides a 30-day grace period for those with expired visit visas…
U.S. Expands Visa Restrictions to Relatives and Associates of Drug Traffickers
On June 26, 2025, the U.S. extended visa bans under section 212(a)(3)(C) and Executive Order 14059. Now families and close…
Canada Updates Key Post-Graduation Work Permit Course Requirements
Effective June 25, 2025, Canada narrows PGWP eligibility for non-degree programs to fields linked with labor shortages. Students must apply…
National Assembly Approves Limited Visa Waiver for Special Category Foreigners
In June 2025, a limited visa waiver was approved for special foreign categories, allowing 90-day visits with electronic authorization. Targeting…
Vietnam to Decentralize Immigration and Work Permit Processes from July 1
Vietnam’s July 2025 reform transfers work permit authority to provincial committees, speeding processes and reducing bureaucracy. Foreign professionals and employers…
Ghana Confirmed on U.S. Visa Ban Watchlist Over Student Overstays
Ghana's 21% student visa overstay rate put it on the U.S. visa ban watchlist, exceeding the 15% limit. Efforts are…