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.
U.S. and South Korea Move to Resolve Visa Issues After Georgia Raid
After a September 2025 raid that detained over 300 Korean workers at a Hyundai-LG plant in Georgia, the U.S. and South Korea enacted temporary B-1/ESTA relief and launched a working…
Cotton Urges DHS to Review Biden-Era Visas After Louisiana Hamas Case
Following an indictment of an alleged Hamas affiliate arrested in Louisiana, Sen. Tom Cotton urged DHS to audit…
GIP Expands Strategic Advisory for U.S. New Office L-1A Filings
Global Immigration Partners now offers an enhanced L-1A advisory package for new U.S. offices, focusing on business plans,…
Visa and Mortgage Rules Restrain Indian Nationals Moving to the US
Policy changes in 2025 limited FHA loans to citizens and green card holders and tightened visa issuance, notably…
How Trump’s visa crackdown could still hit Tennessee despite carveouts
A $100,000 H-1B fee effective September 19, 2025, applies to new overseas filings; renewals in the U.S. are…
Avoid H-1B Travel Errors That Could Trigger the $100,000 Trap
Effective September 21, 2025, a presidential proclamation requires employers to pay a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions…
Walmart Pauses H-1B Offers Over $100,000 Visa Fee Rule
Walmart paused new corporate offers that would require the $100,000 H-1B filing fee effective September 21, 2025. The…
How to Pay the $100,000 H-1B Restriction Removal Via Pay.gov
Use the official pay.gov H-1B VISA PAYMENT TO REMOVE RESTRICTION FORM to submit a $100,000 payment. Ensure all…
OHSU Pauses Foreign-Born Student Recruitment Amid Visa Barriers
Effective October 21, 2025, OHSU paused recruiting foreign-born students after a presidential proclamation added a $100,000 fee for…
Japan Tightens Business Manager Visa Rules Ahead of Oct 2025
From October 16, 2025, Japan’s Business Manager visa demands ¥30 million minimum capital, one full-time local-eligible employee, management…