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US visa wait times in India improve slightly but remain long
State Department July 29, 2025 data show India’s B1/B2 waits improved but remain lengthy: Chennai about 8.5 months, New Delhi…
OPT students face visa risk as US clamps down on fake consultancies
Authorities heightened OPT checks in 2025: ICE ended 4,700+ SEVIS records, and 300+ student visas were revoked. F-1 students must…
Vietnam Urges US to Ensure Smooth Student Visas Amid Interview Freeze
The May 27, 2025 Visa Interview Freeze stopped new F-1, M-1, J-1 appointment releases, affecting Vietnamese students. Ho Chi Minh…
Rubio Vows to End Clergy Visa Bottleneck for Religious Workers
On August 7, 2025 Secretary Rubio proposed a separate EB-4 track for religious workers to ease clergy shortages caused by…
Chinese Tourism to Europe Soars in 2025, Overcoming Visa and Flight Hurdles
In 2025 Chinese travel to Europe climbs as visa relaxations and January 8 border reopening (negative PCR within 48 hours)…
Australia Denies Visas to African Researchers Attending Bat Conference
Eight invited researchers were denied visas to the August 2025 IBRC in Cairns, affecting panels and workshops. Nearly 150 delegates…
US visa rule change may force students to reapply mid‑program
From September 2, 2025, most F-1, F-2, J-1 and J-2 applicants must attend in-person interviews; DHS’s June 2025 proposal introduces…
2025 Subclass 494 Visa: Five-Year Regional Work Pathway to PR
To qualify for Subclass 494, secure an approved regional employer sponsor, a positive skills assessment, competent English, and three years’…