UAE, India, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt Face New US Visa Interview Rules
Effective September 2, 2025, nearly all U.S. visa applicants must attend in-person interviews. Interview waivers for most categories…
ICE Detains Maine Police Officer for Visa Overstay Despite Chief’s Clearance
Jamaican Jon Luke Evans was arrested by ICE for visa overstay and illegal firearm attempt despite E-Verify's approval.…
10 Indian Nationals Denied Entry at KLIA Despite Visa-Free Policy
Malaysia allows Indian nationals visa-free entry for 30 days, but requires valid passports, return tickets, proof of funds,…
Microsoft Denies H-1B Visa Use Linked to Layoffs After JD Vance Criticism
Microsoft’s July 2025 layoffs affected 3% of its workforce amid 4,712 H-1B visa filings mostly for extensions. Vice…
Global Immigration Update: Denmark Eases Work Visa Rules in 2025
Denmark’s 2025 visa reforms expand job eligibility and lower salary requirements, helping skilled non-EU workers. Employer certification ensures…
Dessa’s Midwest Concerts Impacted by Visa Denials for South African Collaborators
Dessa’s South African collaborators were denied U.S. visas amid tougher artist visa rules, delaying Midwest concerts and jeopardizing…
Visa Interview Waivers Ended for H-1B and Foreign Workers
Starting September 2025, most nonimmigrant visa applicants must attend in-person interviews, ending widespread interview waivers. H-1B and other…
Surat Visa Scam: Man Deported from Zurich Over Forged Canadian Visa
A Surat man was deported in April 2025 from Zurich over forged Canadian visa documents. A Surat consultancy…
Saudi Arabia Grants 30-Day Exit Period for Expired Visit Visa Holders
The 30-day grace period in Saudi Arabia lets expired visit visa holders leave without fines until August 25,…
DHS Initiates Process to Reinstate Argentina in Visa Waiver Program
Argentina started the long process to rejoin the U.S. Visa Waiver Program in 2025. Approval could take two…
How to Live in the UAE Without a Job or Sponsor: Non-Working Visa Guide
The UAE’s non-working visas include options for remote workers, retirees, investors, freelancers, and job seekers to legally reside…
Portugal Retirement Visa 2025: Expert Guide for Non-EU Retirees
Portugal’s D7 Visa grants non-EU retirees residency based on passive income, requiring €870 monthly minimum. Applications occur at…
Vietnam Rises in Global Passport Index with Visa-Free Access to 51 Countries
In 2025, Vietnam improved its passport ranking to 84th, expanding visa-free travel to 51 countries. Visa reforms like…
Interview Waiver Update: New Nonimmigrant Visa Rules Effective Sept 2, 2025
The Department of State reinstates stricter interview requirements for most nonimmigrant visas starting September 2, 2025. Only diplomats…