19-Country Visa Ban Costs Universities Billions as Fall Enrollment Plunges
A June 2025 directive suspends new F-1, J-1, and M-1 visas for citizens of 19 countries, causing projected…
U.S. Proposes Fixed Admission Periods for F-1, J-1, I Visas
DHS’s 2025 proposal would replace Duration of Status with fixed admission periods: F-1/J-1 up to four years and…
US Revokes Visas of Indian Executives Linked to Fentanyl Trafficking
The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi announced September 2025 visa revocations and denials for Indian executives and their…
Türkiye Announces Libyan Visa Overhaul and Targets $5B Trade by 2026
Starting September 15, 2025, Türkiye will offer Libyan nationals long-term, multiple-entry visas to boost business, tourism and education…
Why Indian Business Leaders Face US Visa Denials Amid New Enforcement
In September 2025 the US revoked visas for some Indian nationals tied to fentanyl-precursor trafficking and imposed stricter…
Hong Kong Reduces Investor Visa Home-Purchase Threshold to HK$30 Million
Effective Oct 16, 2024, Hong Kong cut the property threshold for the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme to…
Bahrain Student Visa for Indian Students: Fees, Eligibility, Documents
In 2025 Bahrain maintains clear, stable student visa rules for Indian students: use the visa within three months,…
VOA vs E-Visa for Indian Travelers: Which Is Best
E-Visas, applied online and linked to passports, give pre-travel certainty and reduce boarding refusals. VOAs work for last-minute…
H-1B Visa Holders Can Buy U.S. Property—Key Tricky Points
H-1B holders can buy U.S. property, but active management may violate work rules. The 2025 H-1B rule helps…
Bahamas Blocks Haitians from U.S. Visa Interviews Amid Shifts
Bahamian authorities refuse entry to Haitians seeking U.S. visa interviews, clashing with a Sept 6, 2025 State Department…
UMD Community Voices Concern as New Palestinian Visa Rules Take Effect
The August 18, 2025 policy suspends medical visas and imposes heightened scrutiny on Palestinian applicants, causing severe humanitarian…
Study Finds H-2B Program Supports U.S. Labor Force Amid Reforms
USCIS hit the H-2B first-half FY 2026 cap on Sept. 16, 2025, with a Sept. 12 final receipt…
EB-5 Visa Allocations Under the Reform and Integrity Act
The unreserved EB-5 visa cap was reached on September 17, 2025, pausing new unreserved green card issuances through…
Czech Permanent Residency for Indian Nationals: A 5-Year Path
Third‑country nationals in Czechia, including Indians, can apply for Permanent Residence after five continuous years. Requirements include B1…