U.S. Embassy in Dhaka Reviews Visa Applicants’ Social Media Accounts as Part of Online Screening
U.S. Embassy in Dhaka mandates public social media profiles for non-immigrant visa applicants to facilitate enhanced security vetting…
Hong Kong and Uzbekistan Near 30-Day Visa-Free Travel Deal, John Lee Ka-Chiu Says
Hong Kong and Uzbekistan agree to a 30-day mutual visa-free travel pact to boost tourism, trade, and education…
Iowa Senate Passes Senate File 2218, Mandates E‑verify and SAVE Checks for Public Workers
Governor Reynolds signs SF 2218 mandating E-Verify and SAVE checks for Iowa public hires, licensing, and voter registration…
UAE Visa Rules Tighten, Trigger Demand Surge as 1 Million Expats Seek Cheaper Stays
UAE expats face rising costs for local visa changes and new U.S. 'Return Home' mandates for green cards,…
Turkey Investigates 7 Schengen Visa Firms for Bot-Driven Appointment Fraud
Türkiye investigates seven firms for using bots to hoard and resell Schengen visa appointments at inflated prices, violating…
11 European Countries and European Commission Push for Tougher EU Visa Rules for Russians
11 European nations and the U.S. implement strict new visa and immigration restrictions for Russian nationals in 2026…
ICE Targets 12 West Virginia Restaurants in Visa Compliance Raids Under Operation Take Back America
ICE raids West Virginia restaurants in 2026 as Operation Take Back America intensifies, targeting workplace visa compliance through…
USCIS Officers Question Why 1.2M Green Card Applicants Choose Adjustment of Status Over Consular Processing
USCIS is questioning why green card applicants chose Adjustment of Status over consular processing, shifting focus to discretionary…
DHS Says 200,000+ H-1B Applicants Paid $100,000 Fast-Track Fee in FY2026
DHS reports over 200,000 H-1B applicants used the $100,000 fast-track route in 2026, sparking debate over visa equity…
USCIS Labels Adjustment of Status an “extraordinary” Benefit in New Policy Memo
New USCIS guidance in 2026 labels Adjustment of Status as 'extraordinary' relief, increasing discretionary scrutiny for I-485 applicants…
German Embassy in New Delhi Eases Rules for Indian Travellers, Drops Transit Visa
Germany lifts airport transit visa requirements for Indian nationals starting June 3, 2026, easing travel to non-Schengen destinations…
U.S. Cuts African Visa Processing to 20 Hubs, Forcing Cross-Border Travel
The U.S. has cut African visa processing to 20 regional hubs, requiring most green card applicants to return…
U.S. State Department Warns of Global Visa Delays as Ustraveldocs and CEAC Sites Crash
U.S. visa systems USTravelDocs and CEAC face global technical outages, blocking appointments and payments during peak 2026 travel…
Ireland Ends Administrative Appeals for Short-Stay Visa Rejections
Ireland ends short-stay visa appeals as of June 1, 2026. Denied Type C applicants must now reapply and…