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US Visa Applicants in India Must Collect Passports In Person From Aug 1, 2025
Effective August 1, 2025, US visa applicants in India must collect passports in person nationwide; minors’ pickups require original dual-signature…
Aug 6, 2025 PNP Express Entry Draw: 225 ITAs, CRS Cut-Off 739
IRCC’s August 6, 2025 Express Entry draw (#358) issued 225 ITAs to PNP candidates with a 739 CRS cut-off and…
Trump-era Visa Crackdown Drives Students to UK, Asia and Middle East
Delays in U.S. student visas and new travel restrictions are shifting applicants to the UK, Asia, and the Middle East.…
Daniela Darcourt Withdraws; Michael Stuart Replaces Her at Festival Latino
CAPA announced on August 7, 2025 that Michael Stuart replaces Daniela Darcourt at Festival Latino due to Darcourt’s pending visa…
ICE Policy Halts Most Deportations of Crime Victims, Exceptions Remain
ICE’s June 10, 2025 directive pauses most deportations for applicants or beneficiaries of U, T, and VAWA petitions while USCIS…
US Suspends Routine Visa Services in Zimbabwe, Hurting 2025 Travel Plans
On August 7, 2025, the U.S. Embassy in Harare paused all routine visa services due to national security and overstay…
Australia updates English test rules for visa applicants from Aug 7, 2025
Effective August 7, 2025, Australia accepts CELPIP General, LanguageCert Academic and MET for visas, raised PTE Academic minimums, enforces secure…
F-1 Visa Issuance Plummets; U.S. Faces 30–40% Drop in New Students
Operational pauses and expanded screening in spring 2025 reduced F-1 issuances—May down 22%, India down 34%, China down 43%—shrinking the…