India Raises Concerns with US Over Fixed 4-Year Visa Rule Starting September 2026
The U.S. will replace 'duration of status' with fixed 4-year visa limits starting September 15, 2026, prompting India…
Black Market Surges Cost of Iranian Visas in Western Afghanistan
Iranian visa prices soar to $950 on the black market as U.S. Special Immigrant Visas for Afghans remain…
U.S. Embassy UAE Cancels July 13–15 Appointments, Routine Visa Services Remain Suspended
U.S. Embassy UAE cancels appointments July 13–15, 2026, due to security. Applicants should wait for rescheduling and avoid…
Slovak Embassy Directs Applicants to VFS Global After BLS International Suspension
Slovakia suspends BLS International, moving all visa processing to VFS Global as of July 2026. Applicants must re-confirm…
Indian Passport and Visa Appointments in UAE Move Online with Emergency Certificate Priority
Indian missions in the UAE launched an online appointment portal for passports and visas following a provider change…
Indian Product Manager Loses Job Offer After One Interview Question: Key Lesson for Newcomers to Canada
A candidate lost a job offer after failing to defend a question he asked a CEO, highlighting the…
State Department’s Transition to Pay.gov Brings New H-1B Consular Fees and Vetting Challenges
The U.S. visa system faces delays in 2026 due to the Pay.gov fee transition and a policy shift…
New Zealand Skilled Migrant Category Eyes August 2026 Changes: New Work Experience and Trades Pathways
New Zealand overhauls the Skilled Migrant Category on August 24, 2026, adding new residency pathways for trades and…
Germany Online Visa Portal: Digital Family Reunification and More Now Available
Germany launches a Consular Services Portal for digital long-stay visa applications, streamlining the process for workers and students…
Bulgarian and US Officials Discuss Visa Waiver Program Final Steps
Bulgaria enters the final phase of U.S. Visa Waiver Program talks, aiming to lower visa refusal rates below…
Kazakhstan and EU Finalize Talks on Visa Facilitation and Readmission Agreements
Kazakhstan and the EU enter final talks on June 22, 2026, to simplify Schengen visas, lower fees, and…
US Tourist Visa Wait Times Exceed One Year at Key Consulates, Fast-Track Program and Expedited Nonimmigrant Visa Sought
The U.S. State Department has launched a $750 expedited visa fee pilot to address backlogs exceeding 14 months…
Itamar Ben-Gvir Cancels U.S. Trip After Visa Issues Despite Diplomatic Passport
Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir cancels a U.S. trip after the embassy required fingerprinting and an interview for a…
Polish Visa System Testing Glitch Cancels Hundreds of Belarusian Appointments
VFS Global cancels thousands of Belarusian visa appointments for Poland due to a 2026 system testing error, forcing…