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Senator Jim Banks Proposes Criminal Penalties for Visa Overstays

Senator Jim Banks introduced legislation to criminalize visa overstays, with jail and fines. The bill responds to security concerns after…

China Launches New ASEAN Visa to Boost Regional Business Travel

Launched June 3, 2025, China’s ASEAN Visa permits up to 180-day stays for business travelers from 10 ASEAN countries plus…

Thailand, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore Extend Visa-Free Stays for Japanese Tourists

In 2025, visa-free stay changes affect Japanese tourists in Southeast Asia. Thailand reduces its 60-day stay back to 30 days…

Georgia Introduces Visa-Free Entry for Indian Citizens with Global Visas

Indian citizens with valid visas from designated countries can visit Georgia visa-free for 90 days. Others must apply online for…

University of Illinois Prepares for Visa Revocations Impacting Chinese Students

In May 2025, the U.S. targeted Chinese students for visa revocations based on CCP ties or study fields. UIUC’s 6,000+…

Home Office Faces Racism Allegations Over Nigerian Visa Denials

Nigerian nationals face higher scrutiny and visa denials by the UK Home Office, raising allegations of racial bias. High-profile cases…

F-1 Visa Denied: Did One Word Cost This Indian Student’s US Dream?

F-1 visa rejections surged in 2023-2024, especially among Indian students with 41% denied. Telangana and Andhra Pradesh report over 50%.…

U.S. Plans Aggressive Revocation of Chinese Student Visas Over CCP Ties

The U.S. introduced a policy revoking visas for Chinese students linked to the CCP or studying critical fields. About 277,000…