White House Backs Bill Deporting Green Card, Visa Holders Over Any DUI
H.R. 875 would bar entry and trigger deportation for any DUI or admission of DUI for all non-citizens,…
US Tightens Visa Rules for 19 Countries, Impacting Detroit Organizers
A June 2025 presidential proclamation suspends visa issuance for nationals of 19 countries from June 9; pre-June 9…
6 Countries Offering Spouse Visas for International Students in 2025
In 2025, Canada tightened spouse open work permit rules (master’s 16+ months or doctoral), the UK tied dependent…
Schengen visa costs surge for Indians as VFS doubles service hikes
VFS Global raised service charges twice in 2025, increasing Schengen application costs for Indians. Combined with the unchanged…
Visa Barriers Threaten Turkish Exporters Despite Record 2025 Exports
Record Turkish exports ($265B annualized) clash with Schengen visa delays and a 16.1% refusal rate in 2023. Turkey’s…
Visa Freeze for Commercial Truckers Raises Workforce and Safety Concerns
Effective August 22, 2025, the U.S. paused new work visas for commercial truck drivers after a fatal Florida…
How the 2025 Immigration White Paper Changes UK Visa and Settlement Rules
The 12 May 2025 White Paper doubles the ILR qualifying period to ten years for most migrants, raises…
Turkey Citizenship by Investment: $400-$500K Routes and Timeline
Turkey’s Golden Visa remains at $400,000–$500,000 in 2025 with a mandatory three-year hold and tightened due diligence; complete…
Are There 55 Million Visa Holders in the U.S.? What to Know
The “55 million visa holders” assertion incorrectly equates the 53.3 million foreign-born population (CPS, January 2025) with current…
Lawyers and Advocates Warn Omaha Fraud Case Could Undermine U Visa Protections
FBI raids on August 12, 2025 in Omaha produced five arrests tied to alleged U visa fraud and…
Bulgaria Golden Visa 2025: Requirements, Application, and Costs Guide
Bulgaria’s Golden Visa provides immediate permanent residency for non-EU investors who place €512,000 into qualifying assets for five…
Brazil Reinstates E-Visa for US, Canada, Australia: $80.90 Fee
Effective April 10, 2025, Brazil requires an $80.90 online e-visa for US, Canada, Australia citizens, valid ten years…
U.S. Visa Crackdown Threatens Fans’ Access to 2026 World Cup
Visa policy changes ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup include a June 5, 2025 travel ban covering…
Most Nonimmigrant Visa Categories Now Require In-Person Interviews
Effective September 2, 2025, the State Department restricts interview waivers globally, requiring personal interviews for most nonimmigrant visas,…