University Leaders Warn Against Visa Levy Harming London’s Student City Status
New UK immigration proposals introduce a 6% levy on international student fees and shorten the Graduate Route visa…
Melania Trump’s US Visa Sparks New Deportation Debate in 2025
Melania Trump’s EB-1 visa approval faces scrutiny after Congressman Crockett questioned her eligibility in 2025. The visa demands…
Secretive AI Startup Pays Up to $500,000 to H-1B Visa Employees
Thinking Machines Lab sets record $500,000 salaries for H-1B AI employees in 2025, driven by fierce global talent…
Leaving Kuwait? Key Facts About the New Exit Permit Rule for Expats
From July 2025, Kuwait’s private sector expatriates need employer-approved electronic exit permits via the Sahel app. The minimum…
Tougher UK Visa Rules Proposed in Parliament: Key Changes Explained
Starting July 22, 2025, the UK enforces stricter Skilled Worker Visa criteria, closes low-skilled routes, and increases employer…
Trump’s 2025 Visa Bans: 19 Countries Barred, Harvard Suspensions Hit Students
The 2025 Trump administration visa rules ban 19 countries and suspend visas for new Harvard international students. Visa…
Immigration Authorities Crack Down on Unjustified Permit Applications
Starting mid-2024, the US halted new work permits for asylum seekers and increased enforcement against visa overstays, targeting…
H-2A and H-2B Visa Workers Address North Dakota Labor Shortages
North Dakota relies heavily on H-2A agricultural and H-2B non-agricultural visa workers. FY 2024 saw 315,000 and 140,000…
Visa Denials Remain Top Challenge for U.S. ELT Sector
In 2023, U.S. consular officers denied 36% of F-1 visas, impacting ELT students worldwide. Main denial reasons are…
Australia Revokes Ye’s Visa Over Controversial ‘Heil Hitler’ Song
On July 2, 2025, Australia cancelled Ye’s visa due to his ‘Heil Hitler’ song promoting Nazism. Using Section…
Saudi Visa Update Sparks Panic Among Nationals from Algeria, Bangladesh, India
As of July 2025, Saudi Arabia limits visit visas for nationals of 14 countries to single-entry only, suspending…
Foreign Students and DHS Reach Settlement Over Revoked Visa Records
Since early 2025, over 1,600 student visas were revoked and 4,700 SEVIS records terminated. Temporary DOJ relief restored…
5 Short-Term Global Study Abroad Programs Without Visa Hassles
For 2025, short-term global programmes reduce visa complications and costs with tourist or short-stay visas. Key options include…
DHS Proposal to Limit US Student Visas to Fixed Stay Periods Under Review
Starting July 2025, the DHS will replace the student visa flexible D/S system with fixed stay periods capped…