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Iran Tightens Entry Rules: New Visa Policies and Mandatory Guided Tours for Travelers
From August 2025, Iran mandates agency-booked tour packages, fixed itineraries, registered hotel bookings and licensed guides for all foreign visitors.…
US Visas as Global Political Leverage: 2024–2025 Trends and Impacts
The U.S. has used visas in 2025 to pressure foreign governments: a June proclamation suspended several visa categories for noncooperative…
Despite Visa Uncertainty, International Students Find FSU Education Rewarding
FSU reports about 2,500 international students as of August 29, 2025, amid stricter vetting and travel bans affecting F and…
Slovakia Resumes Tourist Visa Issuance for Russians Amid EU Policy Shifts
Slovakia resumed tourist Schengen visa processing for Russian citizens on August 28, 2025, via the consulate and BLS. Short-stay rules…
Somalia Unveils e-Visa System to Streamline Travel and Strengthen Security
Somalia’s e-Visa and eTAS platform opened for testing on August 24, 2025 and becomes mandatory on September 1, 2025 for…
H-1B Not Ending: USCIS Tightens Rules, Shifts to Higher-Paid Roles for FY 2026
USCIS hit the FY 2026 H-1B cap in the April–June 2025 window; fraud checks and wage-priority proposals may favor higher-paid…
Is H-1B in Trouble? Trump’s Proposed Reforms and What They Mean
DHS proposed a wage-based H-1B selection favoring higher-paid petitions; USCIS sent rules to OMB. Expected outcomes: stricter reviews, higher employer…
DOJ Probes H-1B Hiring Bias Under Dhillon as Cases Grow
DOJ’s Civil Rights Division is probing employer practices that may favor H-1B visa holders over U.S. workers, with multiple investigations…