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.
Shura Council to Review Unemployment Insurance Fund Accounts and Cap Bill
The Shura Council will review the Unemployment Insurance Fund’s audited 2023 accounts showing a BD54.4 million surplus and debate a draft amendment to impose fixed work-permit caps, raising concerns about…
U.S. Expands H-1B, H-4 Online Presence Screening for Visa Applicants
The U.S. expands social media screening for H-1B, H-4, and other visas, requiring public profiles and causing significant…
Arizona Sues Trump Administration Over $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
On Dec. 13, 2025, multiple states sued to halt a Presidential Proclamation that imposes a $100,000 fee on…
Canada’s Digital Visa Pilot Could Speed Airport Clearances
Canada's IRCC is testing a digital visitor visa pilot for invited Moroccan nationals who will receive both a…
Facing CBP at U.S. Ports: Honest, Brief Answers for B-1/B-2 Visitors
A successful B-1/B-2 entry relies on a short, consistent trip story and supporting documents like a return ticket…
UK ETA Enters Full Effect in February 2026 for Visa-Free Travelers
Starting February 25, 2026, many visa-free travelers must obtain a £16 ETA before boarding. Valid two years or…
US Immigration 2026: Visa-by-Visa Rules, Delays, and Prep Requirements
H-1B statutes remain, but 2026 brings tighter enforcement: more RFEs, site visits, slower processing (3–5 months average), and…
IFCN Condemns U.S. H-1B Visa Crackdown on Fact-Checkers
IFCN criticized a Dec. 2, 2025 State Department memo instructing consular officers to deny H-1B visas for work…
Form I-140G: Everything you need to Know
I-140G Form Guide Executive Order 14351 The Gold Card Program Effective: Sep. 19, 2025 Legal Reference INA §…
End of Family Reunification Parole for Seven Countries by Jan 14, 2026
DHS will terminate FRP for seven countries, effective January 14, 2026, after a December 15 Federal Register notice.…