Visa
For Visa aspirants, find application advice, country-specific visa guides, and updates on requirements for a hassle-free entry into your desired nation.
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 at entry via a government portal, it aims to cover…
State Dept Tightens Third-Country National Visa Appointments, Policy Changes
The State Department’s September 6, 2025 guidance restricts Third Country National nonimmigrant visa appointments, urging applicants to apply…
Taub v. Tesla accuses H-1B bias to suppress American wages
A Dec. 13, 2025 class action alleges Tesla favored H-1B workers to lower wages, citing “H1B only” postings,…
US Revokes Minister’s Daughter’s Visa, Diplomatic Abuse Sparks Rift
In 2025 the U.S. revoked visas for Brazilians linked to Mais Médicos, including a minister’s child, added sanctions…
EU Visa Debates Do Not Make Turkey a Key Destination for Russians
By mid‑September 2025, the EU had not implemented a union‑wide ban on Russian travel; Turkey still offers visa‑free…
Namibia Expands Visa on Arrival for Tourism Under New Policy
As of September 16, 2025, nationals of 33 countries must secure a Namibia visa via e-visa or visa…
China Expands Unilateral Visa-Free Policy to 30-Day Stays
China raised its visa-free transit limit to 240 hours on December 17, 2024, available to eligible nationals at…
Indian Tech Pro Piyush Varanjani Secures O-1 Visa, SF Startup
Piyush Varanjani received an O-1 visa in 2025, allowing him to grow his AI startup in San Francisco.…
How Trump’s Travel Ban Disrupts Admission for International Students
Effective June 9, 2025, the travel ban bars or tightens visa access for citizens of 19 countries, disrupting…
New U.S. NIV Rules Sept 2025: Interviews Mandatory in Home Country
In September 2025 the State Department mandated in-person interviews at applicants' country-of-nationality or legal-residence posts, ending most Dropbox…