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New U.S. NIV Rules Sept 2025: Interviews Mandatory in Home Country
In September 2025 the State Department mandated in-person interviews at applicants' country-of-nationality or legal-residence posts, ending most Dropbox waivers and…
Why Indian Professionals Turn to EB-5: Path to a Green Card
With EB-2/EB-3 backlogs persisting, many Indian H-1B and F-1 holders opt for EB-5 in 2025, investing $800,000 in TEAs to…
Canada Student Visa Rejections in 2025: What Indian Applicants Must Know
IRCC refusal rates for Indian student visas surged to about 80% in 2025 due to stricter proof-of-funds (around CA$20,635), tougher…
UAE 5-Year Retirement Visa for 55+ Eligibility and Dubai Variant
In 2025 the UAE launched a five-year renewable retirement visa for expatriates 55+, requiring 15 years’ work experience and meeting…
Visa Cost Surges and Delays Threaten Artists and Their Music Firms
Higher USCIS fees, premium processing at $2,805, expanded consular delays, and border-entry denials have raised costs and risks, causing cancellations…
Immigration Enforcement Tightens in 2025 Amid Legal Challenges
The Trump administration’s 2025 enforcement moves and military deployment attempts triggered a congressional probe into deportations of non‑citizen service members,…
State Department Tightens Visas Over CA–China Ties, Officials Say
The State Department began using INA 212(a)(3)(C) on Sept 4, 2025 to deny visas to Central Americans who knowingly support…
IEC Invites Over 3,500 Candidates in Latest Rounds, 2025 Update
IRCC invited over 3,500 candidates to the 2025 IEC pool, which remains open. The program offers 12–24 month work permits…