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No Evidence Trump Policies Forced Visa Holders to Leave Tijuana
As of October 2025, available records do not support claims that Trump-era immigration measures drove lawful visa holders to abandon…
Burkina Faso Refuses U.S. Deportees as Visa Services Suspend
Burkina Faso rejected a U.S. deportation proposal on October 10, 2025, while the U.S. Embassy in Ouagadougou suspended routine visa…
Tourist Visa Update: Trump Admin Announces June 2025 Travel Ban
A June 2025 travel ban effective June 9 restricts visas for nationals of 19 countries—12 fully suspended, seven partially—while exempting…
H-1B Rule Change Imposes $100,000 Fee, Sparking Global Uncertainty
A Sept 19, 2025 proclamation imposes a $100,000 fee on most new H‑1B petitions effective Sept 21, prompting an Indian…
U.S. Expands Visa Bond Pilot: Four Countries Added to $15,000 Requirement
From Aug 20, 2025, the Visa Bond Pilot requires some B1/B2 applicants from four overstay nations to post refundable bonds…
Indian Couple Denied B1/B2 Third Time: A Tale of 214(b) Presumption
An Indian couple was denied a B1/B2 visa in Kolkata under INA §214(b) after a short five-question interview despite strong…
F-1 OPT to H-1B COS: Laid Off After 2 Days—Now What?
After an approved F-1 OPT → H-1B effective October 1, 2025, the worker was laid off October 3, starting the…
H-1B Fee Hike Targets U.S. Firms More Than Indian Giants
Forbes India reports a 22% drop in H-1B approvals to Indian nationals and a shift toward first-time hires. U.S. tech…