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.
U.S. Expands Social Media Vetting to More Nonimmigrant Visa Categories on March 30, 2026
U.S. expands social media vetting to 15 more visa categories by March 2026, requiring public profiles for security screening of fiances and workers.
Afghanistan Launches E-Visa at Kabul International Airport, Letter of Invitation (LOI) Required
Afghanistan launches a $123.71 tourist e-visa for 30-day stays via Kabul airport, though Indian citizens can still access…
Israel, Visa Waiver Program, January 30, 2023: First U.S. Hurdle Cleared
Israel remains in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program as of 2026. Eligible citizens can use ESTA for 90-day…
U.S. Expands Visa Bond Pilot Program in Office of the Spokesperson Fact Sheet
U.S. expands Visa Bond Pilot Program to 50 countries; B-1/B-2 applicants may face $15k refundable bonds to curb…
Cabinet Extends IVFRT Scheme Under Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025 with Rs 1,800 Crore
India extends its IVFRT immigration scheme to 2031 with a Rs 1,800 crore budget, introducing mobile services and…
Afghanistan Launches E-Visa System for Tourists with $8 Application Fee and $123.71 Visa Fee
Afghanistan launches a 2026 tourist e-visa system, allowing online applications and removing embassy visits for a $128 fee…
Cognizant Shifts India Hiring Geography, H-1B Plans Toward GIFT City
Cognizant expands into India's tier-2 cities like Visakhapatnam while H-1B policy shifts prioritize high-skill, high-wage roles over location.
Organized Crime, Student Visa Program and Extortion Shootings Fuel Canada Crisis
Organized crime is exploiting Canada's student visa program to recruit vulnerable students into extortion squads, prompting calls for…
India Flags Concerns Over U.S. Mass Cancellation of H-1B Visa Interviews
The FY 2027 H-1B cycle introduces wage-weighted selection while Indian applicants face massive interview backlogs and expanded social…
U.S. Issues Worldwide Caution, Security Alert as Middle East Risks Rise
U.S. State Department issues Worldwide Caution on March 22, 2026, warning of travel disruptions and security risks to…