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US ambassador defends new three-month single-entry visa policy as FG urges compliance

From July 8, 2025, the US issues mostly single-entry, three-month visas to Nigerian applicants (B1/B2, F, J), replacing five-year multiple-entry…

Immigrant Crime Victims Awaiting Visas Now Face Deportation Risk

In 2025 intensified removals, expanded 287(g) agreements, and detention capacity increased deportation risks for U and T visa applicants. The…

Long Schengen Visa Delays in UAE Push Residents to Reroute Holidays

During June–August 2025 UAE applicants face long Schengen visa processing—up to 55 days at Denmark and tighter appointments across consulates.…

Kuwait Now Offers Instant Tourist Visa on Arrival for GCC Expats

Kuwait’s August 10, 2025 rule grants 90‑day tourist visas on arrival to GCC residents holding six months’ valid residency, regardless…

US visa wait times in India improve slightly but remain long

State Department July 29, 2025 data show India’s B1/B2 waits improved but remain lengthy: Chennai about 8.5 months, New Delhi…

OPT students face visa risk as US clamps down on fake consultancies

Authorities heightened OPT checks in 2025: ICE ended 4,700+ SEVIS records, and 300+ student visas were revoked. F-1 students must…

Vietnam Urges US to Ensure Smooth Student Visas Amid Interview Freeze

The May 27, 2025 Visa Interview Freeze stopped new F-1, M-1, J-1 appointment releases, affecting Vietnamese students. Ho Chi Minh…

Rubio Vows to End Clergy Visa Bottleneck for Religious Workers

On August 7, 2025 Secretary Rubio proposed a separate EB-4 track for religious workers to ease clergy shortages caused by…