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Hawaii Visitors Confront $250 U.S. Visa Integrity Fee Starting Oct 1, 2025
From October 1, 2025, most nonimmigrant visa applicants must pay a $250 Visa Integrity Fee refundable only after visa expiry…
Azerbaijan, Maldives Leaders Discuss Streamlining Visas, Boosting Mutual Investment
Effective June 18, 2025, Azerbaijan and the Maldives waive visas for diplomatic, service and official passport holders up to 90…
New Zealand Extends Student Work Hours to 25 per Week from Nov 3, 2025
From 3 November 2025, eligible international students in New Zealand can work up to 25 hours per week during teaching…
US Tightens Visa Review as Iran UNGA Delegation Faces Security-Review Suspension
Effective June 9, 2025, the U.S. suspended most visas for Iranian nationals; diplomatic and UN visas are narrowly exempt but…
Purdue Expands Support for International Students Amid Ongoing Visa Uncertainties
Purdue expanded outreach and services by August 31, 2025 to help international students navigate visa cancellations, delays, and documentation. ISS…
U.S. Revokes Abbas, 80 Palestinian Officials’ Visas Ahead of UNGA 2025
The U.S. revoked visas for Mahmoud Abbas and about 80 Palestinian officials on August 29, 2025, citing national security. Permanent…
US Student Visa Update: Five Must-Know Facts Before Applying for F-1 in 2025
On October 1, 2025, DHS will implement a fixed-period F-1 admission—generally up to four years including OPT—with a 30-day grace…
Where to Report Unfair Visa-Related Employment Practices and Discrimination
Officials urge reporting of discriminatory hiring, visa fraud, trafficking, and labor violations tied to H-1B, H-2A, and H-2B programs. Use…