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US Exempts Afghan SIV Holders from New Travel Ban, Supports Visas

The June 2025 travel ban blocks entry from 19 countries but exempts Afghan Special Immigrant Visa holders. It addresses security…

Pay $5 Million for the ‘Trump Card’: New Visa Program Opens

Released in June 2025, the Trump Card visa requires a $5 million investment, replaces the EB-5 visa, and promises U.S.…

Cognizant Receives DHS Documents in Ongoing Visa Fraud Case

A New Jersey judge ordered DHS to provide documents for Cognizant’s H-1B visa fraud case. Allegations include discriminatory hiring and…

New Visa Suspension and TPS Termination Impact Foreign Nationals’ Employment

Visa suspensions starting June 2025, TPS termination for Afghans, and DACA work limits in Texas impact thousands. Over 1,600 student…

Review Recommends Lowering Family Visa Income Requirement

In June 2025, the UK’s Migration Advisory Committee advised lowering the family visa income rule from £29,000 to £23,000–£29,000. The…

GOP Bill Proposes Ban and Deportation of Visa Holders Supporting Hamas

A GOP bill aims to ban visa holders supporting terrorist groups including Hamas. It covers public support and pauses student…

Sweden Requires New Work Permit Applications for Employer Changes in 2025

From 2025, Sweden mandates signed employment contracts and updated median salaries for work permits. Asylum seekers cannot switch to work…

Syria Revises Visa Fees for Foreign Visitors by Nationality

New Syrian visa fees, effective February 2025, range from $40 to $350 at Damascus International Airport. Some nationals are exempt,…