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U.S. Expands Visa Restrictions to Relatives and Associates of Drug Traffickers
On June 26, 2025, the U.S. extended visa bans under section 212(a)(3)(C) and Executive Order 14059. Now families and close…
Canada Updates Key Post-Graduation Work Permit Course Requirements
Effective June 25, 2025, Canada narrows PGWP eligibility for non-degree programs to fields linked with labor shortages. Students must apply…
National Assembly Approves Limited Visa Waiver for Special Category Foreigners
In June 2025, a limited visa waiver was approved for special foreign categories, allowing 90-day visits with electronic authorization. Targeting…
How New U.S. Visa Rules Impact Your Online Privacy Explained
The US mandates public social media access for F, M, and J visa applicants from June 18, 2025. Applicants must…
Vietnam to Decentralize Immigration and Work Permit Processes from July 1
Vietnam’s July 2025 reform transfers work permit authority to provincial committees, speeding processes and reducing bureaucracy. Foreign professionals and employers…
Ghana Confirmed on U.S. Visa Ban Watchlist Over Student Overstays
Ghana's 21% student visa overstay rate put it on the U.S. visa ban watchlist, exceeding the 15% limit. Efforts are…
State Department Imposes New Visa Restrictions to Curb Fentanyl Flow
The U.S. introduced a visa policy on June 26, 2025, denying entry to fentanyl traffickers, their families, and associates to…
US Envoy Downplays Africa Tariff and Visa Concerns, Supports Lobito Rail
US envoy Fitrell reassured African exporters and travelers about stable visa and tariff policies in 2025. The US continues backing…