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New U.S. Visa Surcharges 2025–2026: Indians, Students & Workers
From Jan 1, 2026, a $250 Integrity Fee will be added to most non-immigrant visas; new H-1B petitions filed on…
New Zealand Expands AEWV to 87 Occupations from November 3, 2025
New Zealand adds 87 occupations to the AEWV via the National Occupation List effective November 3, 2025, covering skill levels…
U.S. State Department Imposes $1 Fee for Diversity Visa Lottery Entry
A $1 electronic, non-refundable registration fee for the Diversity Visa takes effect for DV-2027 to deter fraud and fund processing.…
Nigerian Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka: US visa revoked, report
Nigerian Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka revealed his U.S. B1/B2 visa was revoked in a letter dated October 23, 2025, citing…
South Korea Tourism Rises as Visa-Free Group Tours for Chinese Arrive
South Korea’s temporary visa-free policy (Sept 29, 2025–June 30, 2026) lets Chinese group tourists (min. 3) stay up to 15…
Middle East Travel Visas 2025: UAE Reforms and GCC Unified Visa
UAE visa reforms for 2025 introduce a five-year Green Visa for qualified professionals, a Business Exploration Visa requiring solvency proof,…
VOA vs E-Visa for Indian Travellers: Which Works Best?
E-visas in 2025 increasingly reduce arrival uncertainty with online screening and payments. VOA suits last-minute travel but risks long queues.…
Northeast Ohio Faces Hiring Crunch as $100,000 H-1B Fee Bites Talent
Starting September 21, 2025, a $100,000 fee will apply to new H‑1B petitions filed from abroad, prompting Northeast Ohio health…