Türkiye Cracks Down on Visa Fraud, 49 Suspects Targeted in Operation Involving Akın Gürlek
Turkish police raided 63 locations to dismantle a $19 million visa appointment scam involving bots and the fraud of over 41,000 citizens in August 2026.
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Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat changes were made to U.S. visa policies in 2025?
In 2025, the U.S. tightened visa rules for some countries by suspending visas for nationals of 19 countries due to security concerns, making the process more stringent.
Read: Woman Shares Struggle After B1/B2 and F-1 Visa Denials to USWhat are some of the new visa requirements implemented in 2025?
Starting June 23, 2025, applicants must provide a list of social media usernames used in the past five years; a Visa Integrity Fee of $250 will be effective October 1, 2025.
Read: US Colleges See Decline in Indian Enrollment Amid Visa DelaysWhat policy changes will affect B1/B2 visa applicants starting September 2, 2025?
Starting September 2, 2025, most B1/B2 travelers must appear in person for their interviews, and a visa integrity fee is anticipated to be implemented.
Read: Indian applicant stunned after B1/B2 denial despite strong travel recordWhat changes were made to U.S. visa policies in January 2026?
On Jan. 21, 2026, the State Department indefinitely paused the issuance of all immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, and Barbados, pending a ‘comprehensive public charge review.’
Read: Reform UK Promises Visa Ban on Countries Demanding Slavery ReparationsWhat are the new visa waiver policies for certain countries effective May 22, 2025?
On May 22, 2025, the Cabinet approved a major visa waiver for citizens of Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Oman, and for foreign nationals who hold valid residence permits from the United States, the European Union and the Schengen Area, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Kuwait.
Read: Armenia Reports Nearly 3,600 Foreign Nationals Gained Residency in Six Months
Privacy Commissioner Warns Travelers on Fake E-Visa Sites with Homeland Security
Authorities warn of fake e-visa sites using SEO tricks to steal fees and passport data; U.S. implements new…
US Visa Bond Program Becomes Permanent, ESTA Vetting Tightened in August 2026
U.S. makes Visa Bond Program permanent and tightens ESTA vetting with biometric checks and ten-year email history as…
US Tightens Visa Rules with Bond Requirement as Asian Travel Demand Soars
The U.S. makes visa bonds permanent for 50 countries and caps student stays at 4 years starting September…
DSP-150 Holders Can Cross Into Border States Without Visa or Passport, I-94 Not Required
The DSP-150 Border Crossing Card allows limited border travel for Mexican citizens, but it does not replace a…
Automated Bots Hoard Schengen Visa Slots, Fueling Black Market Profit
Automated bots are fueling a Schengen Visa black market with slots reselling for over €1,000, sparking government crackdowns…
Tanzania, US Agree to Revisit Visa Restrictions Under Presidential Proclamation 10998
Tanzania and the U.S. met on August 3, 2026, to discuss revisiting visa restrictions and the permanent 10,000…
Spain Cannot Be Removed From Schengen Amid Ceuta Migrant Surge, Experts Say
EU officials confirm Spain cannot be expelled from Schengen despite a 60,000-migrant surge in Ceuta and political pressure…
Oman Introduces Free 14-Day Tourist Visa, Waives Fees Under New Entry Rules
Oman launches a formal 14-day free tourist visa starting August 3, 2026, to boost tourism under the Vision…
NTSB Report on Gulfstream G600 Incident at Birmingham Airport
NTSB cites crew decision to land in heavy rain as the cause of a May 2026 Gulfstream G600…