Green Card After 7 H-1B Lottery Setbacks? Experts Warn Viral Story Misses Key Facts
Viral stories of fast green cards for Indian techies usually involve specific pathways like EB-1 or L-1A, not…
Trump Administration Eases Visa Freeze for Foreign Physicians Already in U.S.
The Trump administration lifts visa processing freezes for foreign doctors already in the U.S., but keeps travel bans…
Greece Requires Advance Consular Approval for Britons Under Digital Nomad Visa Law 5275/2026
Greece ends in-country digital nomad applications for Britons in 2026, requiring mandatory pre-departure Type-D visa processing from UK-based…
U.S. Requires ‘no Fear of Persecution’ Declaration in Non-Immigrant Visa Interviews
New U.S. rules require non-immigrant visa applicants to answer fear-of-return questions. A 'Yes' answer results in automatic refusal…
India, Bangladesh Announce Full Visa Service Restoration with Phased Restart
India and Bangladesh move to restore full visa services by June 2026 after an 18-month suspension, starting with…
Home Ministry Rolls Out Citizenship (amendment) Rules, 2026, Making OCI 100% Digital
India launches 100% digital OCI system under 2026 rules, featuring e-OCIs, 15-day processing, and electronic status revocation powers.
Belarusian Opposition Proposes Young Belarusian Visa to Bring 10,000 Youth to Europe
Belarusian opposition proposes a new 'Young Belarusian Visa' for citizens aged 18-30 to facilitate legal education and work…
Türkiye Cancels 930% Residence Permit Fee Hike After Public Backlash
Türkiye cancels the massive 930% residence permit fee hike. January 2026 rates remain in effect for all foreign…
Japan Proposes Sharp Visa Renewal and Permanent Residency Fee Hikes Under Immigration Law
Japan's House passed a bill to sharply increase visa and permanent residency fees in 2026, aiming to recover…
Citizenship (amendment) Rules, 2026 Go Digital-First in Gazette of India
India launches digital-first OCI rules in 2026, mandating online filing, stricter minor compliance, and 90-day passport update deadlines…
Homeland Security Funding Clears, but Immigration Enforcement Financing Still in Dispute
President Trump signs bill ending the DHS shutdown on April 30, 2026, restoring TSA and FEMA funding while…
Saudi Arabia Warns Visa Overstayers of Deportation as Hajj Season Nears
Saudi Arabia warns of jail and 10-year bans for 2026 Hajj visa overstayers, while U.S. officials advise reconsidering…
United States Tightens B1/B2 Visitor Visas as World Cup 2026 Fans Face Rising Costs
U.S. tightens visa rules for 39 countries ahead of 2026 World Cup, introducing high-cost bonds and entry bans…
Judge Orders USCIS to Resume Green Card Reviews, Limits National-Security Freezes
A federal judge ordered USCIS to end the indefinite freeze on 83 green card applications held under a…