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Continuous Vetting for Visa Holders: What Employers Need to Know
Beginning August 21, 2025, continuous vetting subjects roughly 55 million visa holders to real‑time monitoring using law enforcement, immigration, and…
Visa crackdown on international students sparks concerns at Nottingham
New UK rules combine Home Office enforcement and stricter sponsor duties to curb rising student-linked asylum claims: texts to tens…
Seoul demands US visa reform to secure Korea’s $350B investments
After an August 29 ICE raid detained about 475 workers — including ~300 South Koreans — Seoul demands a dedicated…
Early Planning Is Essential for Indian U.S. Visa Applicants
From September 2025, Indian B1/B2 applicants must attend in-person interviews and can only apply within India. Expect longer waits—months in…
UK visa restrictions for non-cooperative nations and Indians
The UK will use targeted visa restrictions against non-cooperative countries refusing returns; India is under review but not banned. Measures…
Canada’s Stricter Visa Rules Drive Students Toward Germany
Canada’s 2025 student‑visa cap, higher funds requirement (CAD 22,895), and stricter DLI oversight have shifted applicants toward Germany, which offers…
Portugal’s Cultural Golden Visa: Affordable EU Residency (2025 Update)
The Cultural Golden Visa remains available in 2025 but excludes high-density urban residential purchases, favoring cultural, research, commercial and interior-region…
U.S. Pauses Student Visa Interviews to Expand Social Media Vetting
The Department of State paused student visa interviews in May 2025 to add social-media vetting; after mid-June resumption, applicants must…