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Russia Opens Temporary Visa-Free Entry for Chinese Citizens
Russia introduced a temporary visa-free entry for Chinese citizens (Dec 1, 2025–Sept 14, 2026), permitting 30-day stays for tourism, business,…
Russia Opens Temporary Visa-Free Entry for Chinese Citizens
Russia introduced a temporary visa-free entry for Chinese citizens (Dec 1, 2025–Sept 14, 2026), permitting 30-day stays for tourism, business,…
Maintaining F-1 Status Over Winter Break: Do’s and Don’ts
During Winter break, F-1 students must keep SEVIS active, confirm I-20 and travel signatures, and carry essential documents. OPT/STEM travelers…
January 2025 Visa Bulletin: Trends in EB-2, EB-3 and Indian backlog
January’s Visa Bulletin permits filings under the unchanged DF chart while FADs move forward modestly for some EB‑2/EB‑3 cases, with…
Europe Catches Up as US Expands Visa Waiver to 41 Countries
The U.S. expanded the VWP with Romania and tightened ESTA rules requiring 72‑hour advance applications and biometric passports; airlines may…
Thailand Tightens Immigration Rules to Close Visa-Free Loopholes
Thailand’s 2025 rules cap visa-free entries for 93 countries at two per year, curb land “visa runs” with a 60-day…
Canada Lifts Visa for Qataris; eTA Now Required for Air Travel
On Nov. 25, 2025, Canada replaced visitor visas for Qatari citizens with an eTA for air travelers, speeding approvals and…
Biffy Clyro Postpones U.S. Tour Over Visa Error, Reschedules to 2026
A wrong start date on Biffy Clyro's work visas forced postponement of their December U.S. shows. Despite legal efforts, the…