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What Retired Government Employees Should Disclose to CBP on B-1/B-2

When arriving on B-1/B-2 visas, retired government employees must truthfully state occupations if asked, make clear work is abroad, and…

Safety of International Students in the U.S. Amid Trump-Era Policies

Stop AAPI Hate’s national survey finds just 4% of international students feel very or extremely safe amid recent U.S. immigration…

Disclosing Online Writing Income to CBP: A Retiree’s Guide

Retired online writers can travel to the U.S. on B-1/B-2 or ESTA provided they do not work while present. CBP’s…

Senior Citizens’ Guide to U.S. Airport Entry: B-1/B-2 Tips

Prepare a small entry folder with passport, return ticket, U.S. contact, and insurance. Answer CBP briefly and consistently about purpose,…

Can a Husband Help His Wife at CBP? Limits and Best Practices

At U.S. entry points, each traveler must speak for themselves—wives should answer first. Limited spouse translation is permitted with permission.…

Shura Council to Review Unemployment Insurance Fund Accounts and Cap Bill

The Shura Council will review the Unemployment Insurance Fund’s audited 2023 accounts showing a BD54.4 million surplus and debate a…

US to Begin Social Media Screening for H-1B and H-4 on Dec-15

Effective Dec. 15, 2025, U.S. consulates will screen social media for all H-1B and H-4 applicants. Applicants must make accounts…

Arizona Sues Trump Administration Over $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee

On Dec. 13, 2025, multiple states sued to halt a Presidential Proclamation that imposes a $100,000 fee on H-1B entry…