Visa
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Tech Firms Pause H-1B Sponsorship Amid $100K Fee Rule
A Sept 21, 2025 rule adds a $100,000 fee to new H-1B petitions for beneficiaries abroad for 12 months. Employers are limiting sponsorship to high‑impact roles, favoring visa‑ready candidates, and…
USCIS Sets $1,000 Parole Fee Starting October 16, 2025
Starting October 16, 2025, USCIS will charge a $1,000 parole fee due after conditional approval for most parole…
Mali Imposes US Visa Bond in Retaliation to Reciprocity
Mali will require U.S. citizens to post refundable visa bonds up to USD 10,000 from October 17, 2025,…
US Visa Waiver Program 2025: Updated Countries and Key Requirements
The VWP in 2025 covers 42 countries for 90-day visits; ESTA approval and an e-passport are mandatory. Qatar…
Enacted and Proposed U.S. Visa Fees for 2026: What Changes Lie Ahead
Public Law 119-21 creates a minimum $250 Visa Integrity Fee for most nonimmigrant visas, indexed to inflation from…
H-1B Portability in 2025–2026: How to Change Employers
Under AC21, H-1B holders can start with a new employer when a nonfrivolous I-129 is filed and receipted,…
US Chamber Sues Trump Administration Over $100,000 H-1B Fee
The Chamber sued on October 16, 2025 to block a $100,000 H-1B fee, arguing it violates federal law…
India mandates e-Arrival Card for travelers starting October 2025
From October 1, 2025, foreign visitors must file India’s e-Arrival card online within 72 hours before arrival. Paper…
Eight Passport Mistakes to Avoid in 2025 and How to Prevent Them
Check six months’ validity and blank pages, carry spare photos and secure copies, and protect your passport from…
Avoid These Eight Passport Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Trip Abroad
Simple passport errors—damage, theft, oversharing, and expiry—are causing trip delays in 2025. Check expiry early, store passports securely,…