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Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio Misses United Nations Security Council Over Visa

Colombian Foreign Minister Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio's U.S. visa remains pending, preventing her attendance at an upcoming UN Security Council meeting.…

Hiring of Filipino Nurses Slows Amid Visa Processing and Visa Retrogression

For Filipino nurses in 2026, navigating the U.S. visa process involves managing retrogression and frequent Requests for Evidence (RFEs). An…

Kazakhstan, France, Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (epca)

Kazakhstan is working to ease Schengen visa rules through new negotiations with France, targeting lower fees and less paperwork. Conversely,…

U.S. Rule Shifts Artificial Intelligence (ai), H-1B Visas, Tech Careers

DHS is replacing the random H-1B lottery with a wage-level weighted selection process for FY 2027. This change, effective February…

Greek Golden Visa Backlog 10,613 Applications Unresolved

Greece has announced legislative reforms to its Golden Visa program to address an 10,613-application backlog. The primary change ensures residency…

U.S. Visa Overhaul Forces Students and Workers to Rethink F-1 J-1 H-1B Plans

The U.S. is tightening immigration pathways for students and professionals through increased vetting and new wage-based selection criteria. Key changes…

Extend H-1B Visa Beyond Six-Year Limit with Green Card Steps

New H-1B rules for 2025-2026 emphasize merit-based selection and higher fees. Workers nearing their six-year limit must rely on AC21…

Vietnam to Expand Unilateral Visa Waivers to Attract High-Quality Tourists

The Vietnamese government has directed ministries to expand visa waivers and simplify entry procedures to hit a 2026 target of…