Visa
Country-by-country visa application guides with document checklists, eligibility criteria, processing timelines, and interview preparation tips. Covers tourist, work, student, and transit visas worldwide.
Uscis Stabilization Act Raises Fees as Premium Processing Speeds Some Work Visas
U.S. immigration fees rose in 2026 via H.R. 1 and inflation updates, increasing costs for premium processing, employment visas, and humanitarian pathways.
US Embassy in Pakistan Freezes Visa Appointments Until March 6 Amid Khamenei Death Unrest
U.S. Embassy in Pakistan cancels all visa appointments through March 6, 2026, following deadly unrest and the reported…
State Department Warns Worldwide Caution as Middle East Conflict Slows Visa Processing
U.S. halts visa services in Israel and the Middle East amid conflict, while new policies freeze immigrant visas…
UAE Closes Embassy in Tehran as Iranian Missile Attacks Escalate Regional Tensions
UAE closes Tehran embassy following missile attacks; UAE consular services are disrupted, but existing Iranian visas remain valid…
Ndiaga Diagne Enters on B-2 Tourist Visa Before Shooting at Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden
A naturalized citizen killed two and injured 14 in Austin. The FBI is investigating potential terrorism links while…
India Has Most Nationals Stranded in Dubai. Embassy Offers Contacts and Rights Guidance
Iran-Israel conflict triggers Gulf airspace closures, stranding thousands of Indians. Embassies activate emergency helplines as flight cancellations hit…
Sri Lanka Grants Automatic 7-Day Visa Extension as Middle East Flight Cancellations Strands Travelers
Sri Lanka offers automatic 7-day visa extensions for travelers stranded by Middle East flight cuts, while Indonesia and…
Stranded in Dubai with an Expiring Visa? Apply for a 30 or 60-Day Extension
UAE eliminates visa grace periods amid travel disruptions; travelers must extend online. USCIS increases premium processing fees starting…
India’s MEA Advises Foreign Nationals to Contact FRRO for Emergency Visa Extension
India issues advisory for stranded foreigners to seek emergency visa extensions via FRRO offices following Middle East airspace…
H-1B and F-1 Visa Holders in Dubai Face Uncertainty Over US Visa Status After Missed Flights
Dubai disruptions and DHS funding lapses threaten H-1B/F-1 reentry. Travelers face longer lines, tighter scrutiny, and must document…