Canada’s 2025 Student Visa Crackdown: Who Is Being Left Behind?
Canada’s 2025 student visa reset cut the new-permit cap to 437,000 and saw rejection rates near 62%, with…
US Announces New Immigration and Travel Fees Starting Sept 30, 2025 Under H.R. 1
Starting Sept 30, 2025, DHS raises key travel fees: ESTA to $40, Form I-94 (land) to $30, and…
US Ends Dropbox for H-1B, F-1; In-Person Interviews Now Required Worldwide
As of September 2, 2025, most nonimmigrant visa interview waivers end; H-1B and F-1 applicants must attend in-person…
U.S. Visa Cancellations for Nigerians Rise Without Clear Explanations
Abrupt U.S. visa cancellations citing Title 22 CFR 41.122 have left many Nigerians denied boarding or entry, with…
EU Urges U.S. to Reverse Palestinian Official Visa Ban Ahead of UNGA 2025
The EU urged the U.S. to revoke a visa ban affecting about 80 Palestinian officials before UNGA 2025.…
Trump Administration Proposes Fixed Four-Year Cap on F and J Student Visas
DHS proposed ending duration-of-status, instituting a four-year cap for most F-1, J-1, and I visa holders with limited…
Canada study visa: Indians must show ₹14 lakh funds after 11% hike
As of September 1, 2025, Canada requires CAD 22,895 in liquid funds for first-year living costs for study…
China launches one-year visa-free trial for Russian citizens in 2025
From Sept 15, 2025, China will allow Russian ordinary passport holders visa-free entry for one year, with 30-day…
US B2 Visa Denied: Delhi Family with ₹50 Lakh Savings Rejected Under 214(b)
A Delhi family was denied US B2 visas under Section 214(b) despite over ₹50 lakh savings and confirmed…
Chinese Nationals Exploit Nepal Visa Rules via Shell Companies, Reports Say
By August 2025 activists reported Chinese nationals allegedly managing Nepali-registered businesses in Birgunj via proxies. The Department of…
Taiwan Eases Visa Rules to Attract Global Talent and Investment
Taiwan’s 2025 reforms extend visa-free entry for Thailand, Brunei and the Philippines through July 2026, mandate a digital…
Why CNMI Grants Visa Waivers to Chinese Nationals, Not the U.S. Mainland
The CNMI’s 2025 local visa waiver lets Chinese nationals enter CNMI with Form I-736 for short stays up…
Visa Holders Face FHA Ineligibility After HUD Residency Rule Change (May 2025)
Effective May 25, 2025, HUD’s Mortgagee Letter 2025-09 restricts FHA loans to citizens, lawful permanent residents with USCIS…
Who Pays the $250 U.S. Visa Integrity Fee? Exemptions and Rules
The U.S. now requires a $250 Visa Integrity Fee for most nonimmigrant visas, refundable only after visa expiration…