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Eligibility Criteria for China’s K Visa (2025): STEM Talent Focus

On October 1, 2025, China will launch the K visa for early-career STEM professionals with at least a bachelor’s degree.…

China to Start Processing K Visa Applications on October 1, 2025

The K visa, launching October 1, 2025, provides flexible entry for young STEM talent into education, research, and startups without…

China’s New K Visa Opens Doors for Young Global STEM Talent

The K visa, effective October 1, 2025 under State Council Order No. 814, lets young foreign STEM graduates and researchers…

U.S. Student Visa Arrivals Fall to Four-Year Low, Led by Asia Drop

International student visas plunged to a four-year low in H1 2025, led by 44% and 24% drops from India and…

H-1B Visa Fears Drive Man to Spend $8,000 on Flights

The Sept 21, 2025 proclamation imposes a one-time $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed for workers outside the U.S.,…

K-1 Visa by Country: Updated Statistical Analysis of Fiancé Visa Rates

USCIS sped up I-129F processing in 2024–2025, but consular interviews, enhanced vetting, and local capacity now mainly determine K-1 visa…

Understanding TPS Renewal Fee: Current Costs for Temporary Protected Status Extension

Beginning July 22, 2025, TPS applicants pay a $500 filing fee plus a $30 biometrics fee ($530 total); EADs cost…

Using the Correct I-131 Edition: 01/20/25 for Travel Documents

USCIS mandates I-131 edition 01/20/25 for filings postmarked April 4, 2025 onward; older or mixed editions are rejected. The form…