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.
Taiwan to Skip WTO Meeting Due to Visa Dispute with Cameroon
Taiwan withdraws from WTO's MC14 in Cameroon over 'Province of China' visa label, citing a violation of member equality and sovereign standing.
UK Home Office Raises Immigration Fees Across Most Routes From April 8, 2026
The UK Home Office will increase most immigration and nationality fees starting April 8, 2026, impacting students, workers,…
Japan Plans Visa Fee Hike in 2026, Impacting Permanent Residency and Stay Extensions
Japan approves sharp increases to visa and residency fee ceilings, the first hike since 1982, to fund support…
Kazakhstan and EU Enter Final Stage of Visa Facilitation Talks
Kazakhstan and the EU aim to sign a visa facilitation deal in 2026 to reduce application fees and…
State Department Adds Visa Bonds to 25 African Countries for B1/b2 Visitor Visas
The U.S. expands its B1/B2 visa bond program to 38 countries, requiring up to $15,000 in refundable bonds…
Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Exempt Radiologists from $100,000 Visa Fee
Bipartisan U.S. bill seeks to exempt doctors and healthcare workers from a $100,000 H-1B visa fee that threatens…
38 Countries Still Face Up to $15,000 Visa Bonds Under State Department Pilot
The U.S. will expand its B-1/B-2 visa bond pilot to 50 countries on April 2, 2026, requiring refundable…
Key Differences between April 2026 Visa Bulletin vs March Explained
The April 2026 Visa Bulletin delivered some of the most dramatic movements of FY-2026 compared to the March…
Senator Murkowski Seeks H-1B Visa Fee Waiver for Teachers Amid Proclamation 10973
New legislation (S. 4087) seeks to exempt K-12 public schools from a $100,000 H-1B fee, impacting international teacher…
Brazil Revokes Visa of US Diplomat Backing Jair Bolsonaro, Angering Alexandre De Moraes
Brazil expels U.S. official Darren Beattie after a blocked visit to Jair Bolsonaro, citing visa inaccuracies and diplomatic…