B-1/B-2 Visa
B-1/B-2 visitor visa news and guides for business travelers and tourists visiting the United States including application tips and interview preparation.
Pakistan citizens can now apply for UAE 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa
Starting May 14, 2025, Pakistani citizens can obtain the UAE’s 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa with proof of $4,000 funds and health insurance. No sponsor required. The visa allows stays up…
US Visa Appointment wait tops one year for Indians seeking B1/B2 visas
US B1/B2 visa appointments in India now have extreme wait times, especially in Chennai, over 13 months. Recent…
Thailand Slaps New Financial Rules on Tourist Visa
From May 2025, Thailand’s tourist visa applicants must show 20,000 Thai Baht in funds using official bank statements…
U.S. Pulls Tourist Visas From Baja California Governor
The revocation of Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila’s U.S. tourist visa, with no public reason given,…
Marina del Pilar Ávila loses US tourist visas with husband
US authorities revoked the tourist visas of Baja California governor Marina del Pilar Ávila and her husband in…
Jasmina Midzic deported from Los Angeles International Airport over tourist visa misuse
Jasmina Midzic’s detainment and deportation at LAX highlights heightened US immigration enforcement against business activities by visitors with…
New Zealand drops certified translations for visitor visa applications
From May 26, 2025, certified translations are no longer required when applying for New Zealand visitor visas. Only…
Afghans now face $15,000 bond for US visitor visa applications
As of May 6, 2025, Afghans must pay bonds up to $15,000 for US visitor visas. Determined by…
US B1/B2 visa wait times at Indian consulates now top three months
Indian B1/B2 visa applicants now face extended waits, up to 13 months in Chennai due to surging demand…
H-1B Holders Can Apply for B-2 Change of Status More Than Once
Switching from H-1B to B-2 multiple times is legally possible, but each request faces increased USCIS scrutiny. Timely…