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GCC vs UAE: Key Differences for Travelers and UAE Visas

The GCC is a regional council of six countries; the UAE is one member with its own immigration rules. A…

Immigrant Visas Require Medical Exams; Nonimmigrant Visas Do Not

In late 2025 the U.S. broadened health-related public charge reviews for immigrant visas, weighing chronic conditions and applicants’ ability to…

Planning a U.S. Medical Trip: B-2 Visa Requirements and Costs

For medical B-2 visas, applicants must provide two matching medical letters, realistic cost estimates, and verifiable funds that align with…

Traveling on a B1/B2 Visa with Medical Conditions: Key Tips

New guidance tells consular officers to weigh contagiousness and likely medical costs when reviewing B1/B2 visas, without adding medical exams.…

Health Conditions That Could Block a U.S. Visa (B1/B2) in 2025

2025 guidance keeps a narrow CDC disease list for visa refusals and stresses treatment-first outcomes. New scrutiny examines whether chronic…

Diabetes and U.S. visas: What the new guidelines actually mean

Social posts falsely claimed diabetes disqualifies visa applicants. In reality, immigrant exams screen infectious diseases; chronic illnesses may factor into…

Does Hypertension Affect a B1/B2 Visa or Extension?

Controlled high blood pressure does not bar B1/B2 visa issuance or extensions when the condition is stable and self‑managed. Consular…

India–Canada DTAA and SSA Guide for NRIs: Taxes, Pensions 2025

India–Canada DTAA and SSA protect over 1.1 million cross‑border residents from double taxation and duplicate pension contributions. DTAA uses foreign…