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Kyrgyzstan and US Advance Talks on Visa Policy in 2025
After June 2025 warnings, the U.S. shortened Kyrgyz B1/B2 visas in July 2025 to three months, single-entry. Kyrgyzstan faces periodic…
No Public Confirmation of Togolese Priest Visa Extension in Evanston
No official record confirms a visa extension for a Togolese priest in Evanston as of October 14, 2025. R-1 petitions…
US Revokes Visas of Over 50 Mexican Officials, Escalating Tensions
The U.S. revoked visas for more than 50 Mexican officials using INA §212’s “reason to believe” standard, targeting alleged cartel…
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee sparks rare bipartisan push for reform
A $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed abroad begins September 21, 2025, exempting existing filings. The policy, paired with…
Top 5 Visa-Free Destinations for Diwali 2025 from India
Five visa-free or permit-based Diwali destinations for Indians: Thailand and Mauritius (60 days), Bhutan (visa-free with ₹1,200 nightly SDF), Malaysia…
New Zealand Working Holiday Visa 2025: Eligibility, Updates, and Steps
October 2025 updates increase some quotas and permit up to 23-month stays for certain nationalities, while imposing stricter health/character checks…
Sri Lanka Keeps Visa-Free 30-Day Window for Indians, ETA Required
India remains in Sri Lanka’s visa-free tourism scheme: 30-day single-entry stays require a free ETA obtained before travel. Cabinet approved…
From Waiting Tables to Cisco: Jeetu Patel’s Immigrant Mobility Story
Jeetu Patel moved from $4-an-hour service work to Cisco’s President and Chief Product Officer by combining people skills, steady employer…