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US Visa Appointment wait tops one year for Indians seeking B1/B2 visas

US B1/B2 visa appointments in India now have extreme wait times, especially in Chennai, over 13 months. Recent policy changes…

Thailand Slaps New Financial Rules on Tourist Visa

From May 2025, Thailand’s tourist visa applicants must show 20,000 Thai Baht in funds using official bank statements or sponsorship…

U.S. Pulls Tourist Visas From Baja California Governor

The revocation of Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila’s U.S. tourist visa, with no public reason given, illustrates stricter…

Marina del Pilar Ávila loses US tourist visas with husband

US authorities revoked the tourist visas of Baja California governor Marina del Pilar Ávila and her husband in May 2025…

Jasmina Midzic deported from Los Angeles International Airport over tourist visa misuse

Jasmina Midzic’s detainment and deportation at LAX highlights heightened US immigration enforcement against business activities by visitors with tourist visas.…

New Zealand drops certified translations for visitor visa applications

From May 26, 2025, certified translations are no longer required when applying for New Zealand visitor visas. Only full English…

Afghans now face $15,000 bond for US visitor visa applications

As of May 6, 2025, Afghans must pay bonds up to $15,000 for US visitor visas. Determined by risk, the…

US B1/B2 visa wait times at Indian consulates now top three months

Indian B1/B2 visa applicants now face extended waits, up to 13 months in Chennai due to surging demand and limited…