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.
No Evidence Trump Policies Forced Visa Holders to Leave Tijuana
As of October 2025, available records do not support claims that Trump-era immigration measures drove lawful visa holders to abandon affordable housing in Tijuana; the policies mainly affected asylum seekers…
Burkina Faso Refuses U.S. Deportees as Visa Services Suspend
Burkina Faso rejected a U.S. deportation proposal on October 10, 2025, while the U.S. Embassy in Ouagadougou suspended…
Tourist Visa Update: Trump Admin Announces June 2025 Travel Ban
A June 2025 travel ban effective June 9 restricts visas for nationals of 19 countries—12 fully suspended, seven…
H-1B Rule Change Imposes $100,000 Fee, Sparking Global Uncertainty
A Sept 19, 2025 proclamation imposes a $100,000 fee on most new H‑1B petitions effective Sept 21, prompting…
U.S. Expands Visa Bond Pilot: Four Countries Added to $15,000 Requirement
From Aug 20, 2025, the Visa Bond Pilot requires some B1/B2 applicants from four overstay nations to post…
Indian Couple Denied B1/B2 Third Time: A Tale of 214(b) Presumption
An Indian couple was denied a B1/B2 visa in Kolkata under INA §214(b) after a short five-question interview…
F-1 OPT to H-1B COS: Laid Off After 2 Days—Now What?
After an approved F-1 OPT → H-1B effective October 1, 2025, the worker was laid off October 3,…
H-1B Fee Hike Targets U.S. Firms More Than Indian Giants
Forbes India reports a 22% drop in H-1B approvals to Indian nationals and a shift toward first-time hires.…
H-1B Clampdown and Harnessing Talent for Atmanirbhar Bharat
A Sept. 19, 2025 Presidential Proclamation restricts entry for workers whose petitions were filed after its effective date,…
Digital Disembarkation Card for Foreign Nationals: 72-hour Submission
India now requires foreign nationals, including OCIs, to submit an e-Arrival Card before arrival. File online up to…