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EU Plans Stricter Schengen Visas for Russians by December 2025
By December 2025 the Commission will issue non-binding guidance urging stricter Schengen visa screening for Russians and other flagged nationals,…
Top Digital Nomad Visas in 2025: Spain, UAE, Portugal Lead the Field
Spain ranks first for 2025 digital nomad visas, leveraging the Startup Act with one-year initial visas and renewals up to…
Flights Disrupted as Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan Airport Shuts Down
Tribhuvan International Airport closed on September 9, 2025 after violent protests; CAAN issued a NOTAM and flights suspended. At least…
State Department Rule Adds $1 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration Fee
A $1 registration fee for the Diversity Visa lottery will take effect September 16, 2025, implemented 30 days later. Collected…
Who Must Pay the $100K H-1B Fee? Detailed Applicability Table
A proclamation signed Sep 18, 2025 institutes a $100,000 annual fee per H-1B worker applicable to all petitions and renewals…
SIMPLE IRA Early Withdrawals: 25% Penalty in First 2 Years
Retirement withdrawal rules are unchanged for 2024–2025: most distributions before 59½ face a 10% penalty, but SIMPLE IRA withdrawals within…
Schengen Visa Delays in 2025: Why Appointments Stretch to Months
In 2025 Schengen visa wait times ballooned as applications rose sharply and consulates remain understaffed and reliant on uneven digital…
H-1B $100,000 Fee Explained: Debunking 8 Common Myths
A Presidential Proclamation sets a $100,000 fee on new H‑1B petitions effective September 21, 2025. Current H‑1B holders are exempt;…