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Mali Imposes US Visa Bond in Retaliation to Reciprocity

Mali will require U.S. citizens to post refundable visa bonds up to USD 10,000 from October 17, 2025, in response…

US Visa Waiver Program 2025: Updated Countries and Key Requirements

The VWP in 2025 covers 42 countries for 90-day visits; ESTA approval and an e-passport are mandatory. Qatar joined in…

Enacted and Proposed U.S. Visa Fees for 2026: What Changes Lie Ahead

Public Law 119-21 creates a minimum $250 Visa Integrity Fee for most nonimmigrant visas, indexed to inflation from FY2026. ESTA…

H-1B Portability in 2025–2026: How to Change Employers

Under AC21, H-1B holders can start with a new employer when a nonfrivolous I-129 is filed and receipted, provided they…

US Chamber Sues Trump Administration Over $100,000 H-1B Fee

The Chamber sued on October 16, 2025 to block a $100,000 H-1B fee, arguing it violates federal law by not…

India mandates e-Arrival Card for travelers starting October 2025

From October 1, 2025, foreign visitors must file India’s e-Arrival card online within 72 hours before arrival. Paper cards remain…

Eight Passport Mistakes to Avoid in 2025 and How to Prevent Them

Check six months’ validity and blank pages, carry spare photos and secure copies, and protect your passport from theft and…

Avoid These Eight Passport Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Trip Abroad

Simple passport errors—damage, theft, oversharing, and expiry—are causing trip delays in 2025. Check expiry early, store passports securely, avoid lamination,…