B-1/B-2 Visa
B-1 business and B-2 tourist visa guides covering application procedures, supporting documents, interview preparation, extension filing, and common denial reasons. Includes change-of-status to other visas.
Indian Tax Tribunal Rules Tourist Visas Invalidate NRI Status for Business Travel
ITAT’s 2025 ruling penalizes misuse of tourist visas for business travel, emphasizing travel purpose and visa type in tax residency decisions. Indian businesspeople must ensure correct visa use and document…
Vietnam Tourist Visa vs E-Visa in 2025: Which to Choose?
In 2025, Vietnam expanded its e-visa program for all nationalities with up to 90-day stays. Visa exemptions were…
Trump Administration Weighs $1,000 Fee for Faster B1/B2 Visa Interviews
The Trump administration plans a $1,000 fee to expedite B1/B2 visa interviews, supplementing the $185 application charge. Intended…
Reports Reveal Over 500-Day Waits for Canadian Visitor Visas
Processing delays for Canadian visitor visas remain high in 2025, with some applicants waiting over 500 days. Improvements…
Canada changes visitor visa rules for applicants from Punjab
Canada ended automatic 10-year visitor visas in 2025 for Indian tourists from Punjab. Increased border discretion and stricter…
US tourist visa rejections often tied to weak home country links
US tourist visa approval depends on showing strong home country ties, financial capability, and consistent applications. Denials often…
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…
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,…