Visa
Country-by-country visa application guides with document checklists, eligibility criteria, processing timelines, and interview preparation tips. Covers tourist, work, student, and transit visas worldwide.
TCS and Infosys to bear $100k H-1B fee for new petitions
A presidential proclamation imposes a $100,000 fee on select new H-1B filings from Sept. 21, 2025, to Sept. 21, 2026. USCIS limited the fee to new beneficiaries abroad and certain…
Understanding Australia’s Skilled Regional Visa: Path to Residency
Subclass 494 lets skilled workers move to regional Australia with employer sponsorship for up to five years. Applicants…
Saudi Arabia and China Agree Visa Waiver for Diplomatic Passports
Saudi Arabia and China signed a targeted mutual visa exemption on Dec. 15, 2025 for diplomatic, service, and…
ETIAS for CBI Passports: Pre-Travel Authorization, Not a Limit
ETIAS requires many Caribbean CBI passport holders to get an online travel authorisation before Schengen trips. Apply via…
JBNU Joins K-STAR Visa Track, Extending Stays for Regional Talent
JBNU joined the K-STAR track, enabling recommended F-2-7S visas for top STEM master’s and PhD graduates. The move…
What Retired Government Employees Should Disclose to CBP on B-1/B-2
When arriving on B-1/B-2 visas, retired government employees must truthfully state occupations if asked, make clear work is…
Safety of International Students in the U.S. Amid Trump-Era Policies
Stop AAPI Hate’s national survey finds just 4% of international students feel very or extremely safe amid recent…
Disclosing Online Writing Income to CBP: A Retiree’s Guide
Retired online writers can travel to the U.S. on B-1/B-2 or ESTA provided they do not work while…
Senior Citizens’ Guide to U.S. Airport Entry: B-1/B-2 Tips
Prepare a small entry folder with passport, return ticket, U.S. contact, and insurance. Answer CBP briefly and consistently…
Can a Husband Help His Wife at CBP? Limits and Best Practices
At U.S. entry points, each traveler must speak for themselves—wives should answer first. Limited spouse translation is permitted…