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New AI-Powered Visa Kiosks to Ease Entry at Saudi Airports

Saudi Arabia will upgrade airport and select border kiosks to offer AI-assisted visa issuance on arrival, scanning passports, accepting card…

From H-1B to Billionaire: Jyoti Bansal’s AppDynamics to Harness

Jyoti Bansal became a billionaire after Harness’s $240 million Series E valued the company at $5.5 billion. Arriving on an…

H-1B 221(g) Slips After Social Media Vetting: What It Means

Effective Dec. 15, 2025, U.S. consulates will routinely screen social media for all H‑1B and H‑4 applicants, leading to more…

Vance: States may hire Americans before suing over $100K H-1B fee

A Sept. 19, 2025 Proclamation set a $100,000 supplemental H‑1B/entry fee effective Sept. 21, prompting agency guidance and multi‑state and…

Michigan AG Nessel Joins Multistate Suit Against $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee

A 20‑state coalition sued on December 12, 2025, to block a $100,000 fee on new H‑1B petitions, arguing it violates…

U.S. Travel Industry Pushes Back on Social Media Vetting for VWP Travelers

A DHS proposal would require Visa Waiver travelers to give five years of social media history, past emails, and family…

Gazans with visas travel abroad through Israel via Erez Crossing

Rafah’s closure makes Erez Gaza’s primary exceptional exit route. Travelers need both Gaza exit and Israeli entry permits; medical cases…

German Embassy Tehran Resumes Schengen Visa Applications on Jan 7 2026

Germany’s Tehran embassy will resume Schengen visa intake on January 7, 2026; TLScontact will open a waiting list for scheduling.…