Iran Players Seek U.S. Visas in Turkey as State Department Reviews 2026 World Cup Entry
Iran’s football team applies for 2026 World Cup visas in Turkey amid strict security vetting and U.S. bond…
New Zealand Shifts Group Visitor and Tour Escort Visa Applications to Enhanced Online System
Immigration New Zealand shifts Group and Tour Escort Visitor Visas to an enhanced online system for 2026, streamlining…
Dubai Eases Investor Visa Rules, Reducing Minimum Property Value for Homeowners
Dubai removes the AED 750,000 minimum property threshold for the 2-year investor visa, easing residency for sole owners…
U.S. Tightens Review of B-1/B-2 Visa Requests from Laid-Off H-1B Workers in 60-Day Grace
H-1B workers in 2026 face stricter USCIS scrutiny on visitor visa transitions, making timely transfers within the 60-day…
U.S. Homeland Security Reviews Social Media Screening for Visa Waiver Program Travelers
CBP scales back ESTA social media vetting plans, adopting a selective screening model with no changes expected until…
EU Lifts Visa Restrictions on Ethiopians, Eases Rules for Diplomatic and Service Passports
The EU has lifted visa restrictions for Ethiopians in 2026, restoring 15-day processing and multiple-entry visas after improved…
Greek Embassy in Beijing Ends Visa Centres, Requires In-Person Schengen Submissions
Greece will end outsourced visa centers in Beijing by 2027, requiring all Schengen applicants to provide biometrics in…
Immigration New Zealand Warns Visa Holders as AI-Generated Voices Spoof Government Numbers
Immigration New Zealand and USCIS warn against visa scams using AI voices and spoofed numbers to extort money.…
Senator Tom Cotton Proposes No Safe Haven for Terrorist Families Act to Revoke Visas
Senator Tom Cotton introduces 2026 bill to revoke visas for extended family of terrorists and foreign adversaries, sparking…
Germany’s Auswärtiges Amt Goes Digital, Cutting Backlogs for Opportunity Card Visas
Germany launches a fully digital Opportunity Card portal in 2026, cutting visa wait times from six months to…
Sri Lanka Arrests Over 1,000 Foreign Scam Suspects Under Relaxed Visa Regime
Sri Lanka arrests 1,000+ foreign nationals in 2026 for cyber-fraud, leading to tighter visa rules and investigations into…
U.S. Imposes Visa Suspensions and Enhanced Ebola Screening at Entry Points
U.S. imposes 30-day Ebola travel restrictions and screening for arrivals from Uganda, DRC, and South Sudan starting May…
Armenia Updates ID Cards to Meet ICAO 9303 Standards in EU Visa Liberalization Push
Armenia passes biometric ID laws in May 2026 to meet EU standards, introducing red passports and digital IDs…
RAD Media World Faces UK Probe for Alleged Skilled Worker Visa Exploitation
UK counterterrorism police investigate RAD Media World for allegedly using Skilled Worker visas to bring Iranian state-linked operatives…