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.…
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…
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…
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…