Visa
Country-by-country visa application guides with document checklists, eligibility criteria, processing timelines, and interview preparation tips. Covers tourist, work, student, and transit visas worldwide.
British Traveler with Valid Visa Spends Six Weeks in ICE Detention
British tourist Karen Newton's 45-day ICE detention highlights that a U.S. visa is not a guarantee of entry and border officials hold broad discretion.
Amitav Acharya Debunks Job-Stealing Narrative Around H-1B Visa Program
Scholar Amitav Acharya challenges H-1B job-stealing claims as U.S. officials implement wage-weighted selection and higher fees to protect…
Columbia University Pushes SIPA Undergraduate Major Despite Faculty Pushback
Columbia University proposes a SIPA undergraduate major in Global Affairs, sparking debate over academic governance, resources, and shifting…
U.S. Visitor Visa Waits in India Push Travelers to Choose Chennai Over Mumbai
Mumbai's 9.5-month US visa wait contrasts with Chennai's 1.5-month timeline, prompting Indian applicants to switch consulates for faster…
China Expands Visa Waiver Program for 30-Day Visa-Free Entry
China adds Canada and the UK to its 30-day visa-free entry program, allowing 50 countries to visit without…
Indian Chartered Accountant Faces US Tourist Visa Denial After Visa Interview
A successful Indian accountant's U.S. visa denial highlights how Section 214(b) prioritizes 'intent to return' over wealth and…
Key Differences between March 2026 Visa Bulletin vs February Explained
The March 2026 Visa Bulletin predictions reveal a mixed landscape: while most employment-based and family-sponsored categories remain frozen…
DAAD Survey Shows English-Taught Programmes Draw More First-Time Foreign Students
Germany's international student numbers hit 420,000 in 2025/26, led by India, amid growing demand for English-taught master's degrees…
US Hits Iranian Officials with Visa Sanctions Over Protest Crackdown
U.S. expands visa sanctions to 58 Iranian officials and freezes all pending immigration benefits for Iranian nationals following…
U.S. Job Market Cools for Software Engineers and Visa Holders
The U.S. tech job market is recalibrating with slower hiring and higher sponsorship hurdles, specifically impacting H-1B holders…