Tata Consultancy wins dismissal of H-1B visa fraud lawsuit in US
A whistleblower lawsuit accusing Tata Consultancy of misusing L-1A visas was dismissed by a Texas court due to…
Modernized Cuba E-Visa to Replace Tourist Card for International Travelers
From July 1, 2025, Cuba's Modernized E-Visa will replace the tourist card for almost all visitors, except most…
UK Visa Rules threaten to worsen care worker shortages
UK visa changes for care workers halt overseas recruitment and family reunions, raise salary criteria, causing an 81%…
Congressional Leaders Demand Faster Visa Process for World Cup
Long U.S. visa wait times threaten the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics attendance. Congress pushes reforms including…
Religious Worker Visa Backlog Triggers Emergency Bill
Congress faces a religious visa crisis with EB-4 backlogs delaying permanent residency for clergy. The Religious Workforce Protection…
Business Visa Arrivals to United States Fall Sharply in April
In April 2025, U.S. business visa arrivals dropped 9% after earlier growth. Declines were largest from Western Europe…
US Embassy warns Caribbean visitors against birth tourism misuse
Caribbean nationals are warned by the US Embassy against birth tourism using B-1/B2 visas. Honest disclosure is essential,…
New Zealand launches Golden Visa with lower investment requirements
New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus Visa offers residency via NZD 5m or 10m investments in Growth or Balanced…
Canada issues 31% fewer study permits to Indian students in 2025
In 2025, Canada enforced a 10% lower cap on international study permits, reducing Indian student approvals by 31%.…
Ukraine’s trade visa-free regime with EU to end in June 2025
The EU ends Ukraine’s duty-free trade regime on June 5, 2025, due to local farmers’ protests, reinstating tariffs…
Danish Conservatives back stricter work permit and immigration policies
Since 2019, Denmark enforces strict immigration laws: approved study programs are required for student work permits, foreign workers…
China’s inbound tourism climbs after changes to visa policies
In 2025, China attracted more tourists through expanded visa exemptions for 38 countries and lengthened transit stays to…
Busan to ease student visa rules under Regional Specialized Visa Program
Busan’s Study Busan 30K Project targets 30,000 international students by 2028, supported by new visas, lowered financial barriers,…
Spain sees record Schengen visa demand as global travel rises
Spain received 1.6 million Schengen visa applications in 2024, becoming Europe's second most popular destination. Growth is led…