Visitor Visas
B-1/B-2 visitor visa and ESTA Visa Waiver Program news. Covers tourist and business visa applications, interview tips, extension requests, and change-of-status procedures for visitors in the United States.
US Consulate General in Kolkata Opens New B1/B2 Visa Priority Slots for Parents 50+
US Consulate Kolkata opens priority B1/B2 visa slots for parents aged 50+ with children in the US to reduce wait times through a dedicated scheduling category.
3,000 Norwegian Encore Passengers Face CBP Facial-Recognition Delay in San Francisco
CBP delays Norwegian Encore in San Francisco due to biometric system failures and mandatory processing for 3,000 passengers…
Ghana Adds Three Countries to Visa Waiver List as Foreign Minister Sam Ablakwa Boosts Passport Power
Ghana added four countries to its visa waiver list in July 2025, strengthening reciprocal travel access and expanding…
85-Year-Old French Widow Detained in U.S. Immigration Custody After Visa Waiver Overstay
85-year-old French widow Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé deported in 2026 after 16-day ICE detention following an Alabama estate dispute and…
Indian-Origin Parents Denied U.S. Visitor Visas Under Section 214(b) for Fourth Time
An Indian family's fourth U.S. visa refusal in 2026 highlights the difficulty of overcoming Section 214(b) and the…
86-Year-Old French Widow Detained by ICE After Visa Waiver Overstay in Alabama
ICE detains 86-year-old French widow of a U.S. veteran for a 2026 visa overstay, sparking a diplomatic push…
DHS Weighs CBP Pullback at California Sanctuary City Airports, Threatens Visa Processing
DHS may stop international flight processing at sanctuary city airports in 2026, threatening major travel disruptions for citizens…
US Adds New Selfie Checks to Visa Waiver Program for ESTA Travelers
New U.S. travel rules require ESTA applicants from 41 countries to submit a passport-style selfie. This adds a…
B-1/B-2 Visa Holders with U.S.-Source Income Must File Form 1040-NR and Form 8843
B-1/B-2 visitors must file Form 1040-NR if they earn U.S.-source income in 2026. This guide covers residency tests,…
USCIS Questions H-1B Workers’ B-1/B-2 Switch After Layoff Risk
New 2026 USCIS policies and $100,000 fees have turned H-1B to B-1/B-2 'bridge' filings into high-risk strategies for…