70+ Republicans Urge Congress to Freeze H-1B Visas After Texas Gunman Entered on Tourist Visa
Texas Republicans urge a freeze on H-1B visas and an immigration pause following an Austin mass shooting investigated…
Uscis Stabilization Act Raises Fees as Premium Processing Speeds Some Work Visas
U.S. immigration fees rose in 2026 via H.R. 1 and inflation updates, increasing costs for premium processing, employment…
US Embassy in Pakistan Freezes Visa Appointments Until March 6 Amid Khamenei Death Unrest
U.S. Embassy in Pakistan cancels all visa appointments through March 6, 2026, following deadly unrest and the reported…
State Department Warns Worldwide Caution as Middle East Conflict Slows Visa Processing
U.S. halts visa services in Israel and the Middle East amid conflict, while new policies freeze immigrant visas…
UAE Closes Embassy in Tehran as Iranian Missile Attacks Escalate Regional Tensions
UAE closes Tehran embassy following missile attacks; UAE consular services are disrupted, but existing Iranian visas remain valid…
Ndiaga Diagne Enters on B-2 Tourist Visa Before Shooting at Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden
A naturalized citizen killed two and injured 14 in Austin. The FBI is investigating potential terrorism links while…
Tens of Thousands of Indians Stranded Across Gulf. Embassies Activate Emergency Helplines
Iran-Israel conflict triggers Gulf airspace closures, stranding thousands of Indians. Embassies activate emergency helplines as flight cancellations hit…
Sri Lanka Grants Automatic 7-Day Visa Extension as Middle East Flight Cancellations Strands Travelers
Sri Lanka offers automatic 7-day visa extensions for travelers stranded by Middle East flight cuts, while Indonesia and…
No More Grace Period: What to Do If Your UAE Visa Is About to Expire
UAE eliminates visa grace periods amid travel disruptions; travelers must extend online. USCIS increases premium processing fees starting…
India’s MEA Advises Foreign Nationals to Contact FRRO for Emergency Visa Extension
India issues advisory for stranded foreigners to seek emergency visa extensions via FRRO offices following Middle East airspace…
H-1B and F-1 Visa Holders in Dubai Face Uncertainty Over US Visa Status After Missed Flights
Dubai disruptions and DHS funding lapses threaten H-1B/F-1 reentry. Travelers face longer lines, tighter scrutiny, and must document…
Dubai Tourist Visa Overstay During Airport Closure: UAE Weighs Fine Waiver or Blacklist
Dubai airport closures leave tourists facing immediate AED 50 daily overstay fines; documentation and airline-direct rebooking are vital…
US Top Diplomat Calls Visa Restrictions Temporary in Broader Policy Overhaul
The U.S. expands visa restrictions and adds new fees via presidential proclamation, impacting entry, immigrant issuance, and nonimmigrant…
US Embassy Urges 50,000 Americans in Dubai and Abu Dhabi to Shelter in Place
US citizens in the UAE ordered to shelter in place following Iranian missile strikes. One dead in Abu…