H-1B $100K Fee Shocks Indians, Urges Strategic Future Planning
A one-time $100,000 fee will apply to new H‑1B petitions filed on or after September 20, 2025, excluding…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
LG Energy Solution Used ESTA Waivers as Workarounds, Documents Show
A September 2025 raid near Savannah detained over 300 South Korean workers linked to LG Energy Solution; 44%…
Türkiye Announces Libyan Visa Overhaul and Targets $5B Trade by 2026
Starting September 15, 2025, Türkiye will offer Libyan nationals long-term, multiple-entry visas to boost business, tourism and education…
UMD Community Voices Concern as New Palestinian Visa Rules Take Effect
The August 18, 2025 policy suspends medical visas and imposes heightened scrutiny on Palestinian applicants, causing severe humanitarian…
State Dept Tightens Third-Country National Visa Appointments, Policy Changes
The State Department’s September 6, 2025 guidance restricts Third Country National nonimmigrant visa appointments, urging applicants to apply…
US Revokes Minister’s Daughter’s Visa, Diplomatic Abuse Sparks Rift
In 2025 the U.S. revoked visas for Brazilians linked to Mais Médicos, including a minister’s child, added sanctions…
EU Visa Debates Do Not Make Turkey a Key Destination for Russians
By mid‑September 2025, the EU had not implemented a union‑wide ban on Russian travel; Turkey still offers visa‑free…
Namibia Expands Visa on Arrival for Tourism Under New Policy
As of September 16, 2025, nationals of 33 countries must secure a Namibia visa via e-visa or visa…
China Expands Unilateral Visa-Free Policy to 30-Day Stays
China raised its visa-free transit limit to 240 hours on December 17, 2024, available to eligible nationals at…