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Russia Expands e-Visa to 120-Day Validity, 30-Day Stay for Tourists
From August 23, 2025, Russia’s e-Visa validity increases to 120 days and maximum stay to 30 days per visit; rules…
In-Person Interview Mandatory for H1B and L1 Visa Renewals
Effective September 2, 2025, most visa renewal interview waivers end; in-person interviews return for H-1B, L-1, student, and many dependent…
Is Boston’s vacant apartments trend tied to student visa crackdown?
Tighter visa rules and resumed interviews are reducing international student arrivals, raising vacancies in Boston’s campus neighborhoods. Citywide vacancy hit…
Panama Extends Transit Visa for Cubans, Disrupting Third-Country Travel Plans
Executive Decree No. 22 extends Panama’s transit visa requirement for Cuban citizens until July 31, 2026; visas allow 24-hour transit-only…
Steve Yoo Wins Third Suit, Visa Denial Against Him Overturned by Korean Court
The Seoul Administrative Court ordered the Los Angeles consulate to cancel its visa refusal for Steve Yoo, calling it an…
Is Trump Targeting India’s Soft Exports via H-1B and Student Visa Crackdown?
Proposed rules would replace the H-1B lottery with wage-based selection and favor high-salary roles, plus a $5 million investor "Gold…
US tourist visa denial for Indian woman earning Rs 16 lakh: what went wrong
In August 2025 a young Mumbai tech professional earning Rs 16 lakh was denied a US B1/B2 visa under 214(b).…
ESTA fee to rise to $40 in U.S. starting September 30, 2025
CBP set the ESTA fee increase to $40 effective September 30, 2025. Applications approved before that date remain valid two…