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Americans Targeted by Russia’s Anti-Woke SVV Visa Scheme

Launched August 2024, Russia’s Shared Values Visa attracted 1,156 applicants by May 2025 and issued roughly 700 visas in 2025.…

Germany Free Short-Term Visa for Indian Students to Explore Careers

From September 2025, Germany waived consular fees for Indian short-term educational stays under 90 days via a gratis visa. Applications…

Europe Moves to Tighten Visas for Russian Citizens Amid Sanctions

The EU is moving toward tougher Schengen visa rules for Russians in a proposed 19th sanctions package, targeting tourist visas,…

Indian EB-5 Jump as Oct 2025 Bulletin Advances 15 Months

October 2025’s bulletin advances India’s unreserved EB-5 Final Action Date to Feb 1, 2021, enabling many investors with earlier priority…

Lutnick Urges Hyundai to Secure the Right Visa, Offers Help

ICE detained more than 300 technicians at Hyundai‑LG’s Georgia battery plant for alleged visa violations. Commerce Secretary Lutnick urged use…

US Visa Rules Require Indian Nationals to Apply in India

Effective September 2025, nearly all nonimmigrant visa applicants must attend in-person interviews; Indian nationals must file in India. Interview waivers…

U.S. Visa Crackdown Dampens Prospects for Young International Talent

Major 2025 visa changes introduce fixed F/J terms (up to four years), end most interview waivers, require country‑of‑residence filings, and…

Korean Executives Admit Abuse of B-1/B-2 Visa Amid Hyundai-LG Raid

On September 4, 2025, U.S. authorities detained about 475 people at the Hyundai-LG Ellabell construction site for alleged visa fraud,…