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Chinese Nationals Exploit Nepal Visa Rules via Shell Companies, Reports Say
By August 2025 activists reported Chinese nationals allegedly managing Nepali-registered businesses in Birgunj via proxies. The Department of Immigration began…
Taiwan Eases Visa Rules to Attract Global Talent and Investment
Taiwan’s 2025 reforms extend visa-free entry for Thailand, Brunei and the Philippines through July 2026, mandate a digital TWAC from…
Why CNMI Grants Visa Waivers to Chinese Nationals, Not the U.S. Mainland
The CNMI’s 2025 local visa waiver lets Chinese nationals enter CNMI with Form I-736 for short stays up to 90…
Visa Holders Face FHA Ineligibility After HUD Residency Rule Change (May 2025)
Effective May 25, 2025, HUD’s Mortgagee Letter 2025-09 restricts FHA loans to citizens, lawful permanent residents with USCIS proof, and…
Hawaii Visitors Confront $250 U.S. Visa Integrity Fee Starting Oct 1, 2025
From October 1, 2025, most nonimmigrant visa applicants must pay a $250 Visa Integrity Fee refundable only after visa expiry…
Azerbaijan, Maldives Leaders Discuss Streamlining Visas, Boosting Mutual Investment
Effective June 18, 2025, Azerbaijan and the Maldives waive visas for diplomatic, service and official passport holders up to 90…
New Zealand Extends Student Work Hours to 25 per Week from Nov 3, 2025
From 3 November 2025, eligible international students in New Zealand can work up to 25 hours per week during teaching…
US Tightens Visa Review as Iran UNGA Delegation Faces Security-Review Suspension
Effective June 9, 2025, the U.S. suspended most visas for Iranian nationals; diplomatic and UN visas are narrowly exempt but…