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Ethiopia’s Immigration Reforms: Fines, Visa Services, and Compliance
Ethiopia tightened immigration rules: USD 30 daily fines for overstays, USD 3,000 plus USD 30 daily for transit overstays, all…
Spain Senate Reiterates Push for Points-Based Visa System
The Spain Senate advanced a proposal for a points-based visa system scoring applicants on skills, language, age and integration, prioritizing…
Luxembourg Short-Stay Schengen Visa for India: Updated 2025 Guidance
From October 2025 Indian short-stay Schengen applicants must apply via VFS Global Luxembourg in India; processing is 15 days but…
Three Key F-1 Visa Policy Changes You Must Know Now
A US$100,000 fee will apply to H-1B filings made abroad after late September 2025, while in‑U.S. change-of-status petitions (during OPT/STEM-OPT)…
Why Indians Are Moving Back to India: 8 Key Benefits Unpacked
Since 2020, reverse migration of Indian H-1B professionals has tripled, speeding up after 2025 fee and policy changes. Returnees find…
Visa Delays After Government Shutdowns: Practical Steps to Cope
The almost three-week shutdown in 2025 caused visa delays affecting students, workers, families, and tourists. LCAs were paused, consular calendars…
Remain in Mexico 2.0: Implications for Asylum Seekers
Remain in Mexico 2.0, reinstated in 2025, returns many asylum seekers to Mexico for hearings via video or in-person at…
End of CHNV Parole: What It Means for Latin American Migrants
The CHNV Parole Program ended in 2025 after a Trump executive order. DHS enacted a 60–90 day wind-down, closed new…