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December Travel Docs for F-1 Students, H-1B Professionals
Holiday travel to the U.S. requires early, organized document preparation. F‑1 students need timely I‑20 signatures; H‑1B professionals should carry…
IRCC Tightens Open Work Permits for Military Family Members in 2025
Effective January 21, 2025, IRCC removed open work permit access for most military dependent children (C46/C48) and spouses of TEER…
US Siblings Green Card: Who Qualifies, Costs, and Waiting Times
Citizens 21+ file Form I-130 to sponsor siblings; USCIS approval takes 12–18 months but Visa Bulletin limits in F4 cause…
German Visa Delays Leave Iranian Families Stranded and Separated
Following the June 16 embassy closure, over 6,000 Iranian visa applicants face months-long delays—especially 4,000 family-reunification cases. Students lose placements;…
Thanksgiving Travel Rush 2025: Essential Tips for Visa Holders
Record travel is expected for Thanksgiving 2025, peaking Nov. 26 and 30. Visa holders face extra screening; bring printed documents,…
UK Allows Gazan Scholars on Fully Funded Scholarships to Bring Family
The UK reversed its ban on dependants for Gazan students with fully funded scholarships on 29 October 2025. Partners and…
Staying in the U.S. through Marriage: A Practical Guide for Immigrants
USCIS now demands civil marriage certificates (effective March 3, 2025) and tightens checks on marriage validity. K-1 visas require marriage…
Visa Delays After Government Shutdowns: Practical Steps to Cope
The almost three-week shutdown in 2025 caused visa delays affecting students, workers, families, and tourists. LCAs were paused, consular calendars…