US Embassy in Bangkok Expands Visa Social Media Screening, Sparking Privacy Backlash
U.S. Embassy Bangkok expands social media vetting for visa applicants in 2026, requiring public profile access for identity…
Radiology Groups Back Bill to Exempt Physicians from $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
Bipartisan lawmakers introduce H.R. 7961 to exempt healthcare workers from a $100,000 H-1B fee, protecting rural hospitals and…
King Charles III Faces Scrutiny as Prince Harry’s U.S. Visa Records Release Delayed
U.S. officials miss the deadline to release Prince Harry's visa records, delaying the legal battle over his immigration…
White House Says Trump’s $1 Million Gold Card Visa Granted to Only 1 Person
The Trump administration’s Gold Card program has approved just one applicant so far, even as hundreds wait for…
U.S. Embassy in Thailand Requires Visa Applicants to Open Social Media Profiles
The U.S. Embassy in Thailand now requires social media profiles to be public for expanded visa screening, affecting…
House Republicans Propose 3-Year H-1B Pause and $200,000 Salary Rule in 2026
Rep. Eli Crane proposes the End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026, seeking a 3-year visa pause and…
U.S. Embassy in Nairobi Explains FIFA Pass Rules for Kenyans Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Kenyan 2026 World Cup fans get priority U.S. visa interviews via FIFA PASS. Apply now to secure 60-day…
Thailand Raises Visa Fees for Indian Travellers, Prompting Concerns at Embassies
Thailand is raising visa fees for Indian applicants on April 27, 2026, but the 60-day visa-free entry for…
Denials Drop for H-1B but Surge for EB-2 NIW, EB-1A Under New Screening
H-1B visa denials hit a record low of 2.15% in 2026, while EB-1A and EB-2 NIW cases face…
Ghana Adds Four Countries to Visa Waiver List, Expanding Passport Power to 67 Nations
Ghana added four countries to its visa waiver list in July 2025, strengthening reciprocal travel access and expanding…
North Carolina Farm Faces Lawsuit for Wage Theft and H-2A Visa Workers’ Passport Confiscation
Lawsuits in North Carolina allege human trafficking and wage theft in the H-2A visa program, highlighting illegal passport…
EU Tightens Rules for Brits Traveling with Pets, Requires Animal Health Certificate
Great Britain residents traveling with pets to the EU must now use an Animal Health Certificate instead of…
Kuwait Digitizes Work Permits and Article 18 Clearances, Adds Multiple-Trip Exit Option
Kuwait digitizes Article 18 residency and work permits, making exit permits mandatory for private-sector expatriates starting July 1,…
Singapore Police Force and Immigration Authority Warn of Social Media Scam Targeting PR Applicants
Singapore authorities warned that scammers are targeting Permanent Residency applicants through social media. Fake fees, forged documents, and…