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US Student Visa Denial: Missing Father’s Job Letter Costs Applicant

An F-1 applicant was denied after not presenting a father's employer letter, despite sufficient funds. Officers prioritize verifiable, steady income…

Rural North Carolina Nephrologist Stuck by New $100k H-1B Fee

A new $100,000 surcharge on certain H‑1B filings stranded nephrologist Vijaya Chelikani in Hyderabad, imperiling kidney care for over 165,000…

H-1B and H-4 Visa: What Expanded Online Presence Screening Means

Beginning Dec. 15, 2025, H-1B and H-4 applicants face Expanded Online Presence Screening at all U.S. posts. Officers will check…

New Unified Dominican Civil Certificates: Visa Implications

The JCE adopted a single civil-certificate format from July 1, 2025, covering all record types and standardizing the RD$600 fee.…

Chinese Embassy to Launch Online Visa Window for Indians on Dec 22

On December 22, 2025, China’s embassy in India will launch an online visa application portal for Indians, enabling digital submissions…

Switzerland Adopts Stricter EU Visa-Suspension Rules Ahead of 2025

From December 17, 2025, Switzerland will match EU visa-suspension reforms, lowering the trigger from 50% to 30% and adding an…

India Introduces E-Production Investment E-Visa for Manufacturing Vendors

The E-Production Investment E-Visa allows foreign vendor teams and executives multiple short visits to India over six months for production-related…

Tourist Overstayed 20+ Years: Unlawful Presence, 10-year Bar

Authorities detained a tourist alleged to have overstayed a visa for over 20 years, exposing them to three‑, ten‑year, or…