Antigua and Barbuda Refuses Open-Ended U.S. Deportee Program, Conditions Cooperation on Visa Restrictions Lift
Antigua and Barbuda is refusing an open-ended U.S. deportee transfer deal and offering only limited, case-by-case cooperation. The…
Typhoon Bavi Forces Flight Cancellations at Guam International Airport
Typhoon Bavi causes major flight cancellations at Guam International Airport through July 2026. United and Star Marianas suspend…
U.S. Tourist Visa B1/B2 Delays Hit 9.5 Months in Hyderabad and Mumbai as Global Visa Wait Times Rise
Hyderabad and Mumbai report 9.5-month waits for U.S. B1/B2 visas. A new $750 expedited interview pilot launches July…
Chinese Tourists Face Stiff Japan Visa Fee Hike Starting July 1, 2026
Japan will raise visa fees on July 1, 2026, increasing single-entry costs to 15,000 yen and multiple-entry costs…
US Tourist Visa Wait Times Exceed One Year at Key Consulates, Fast-Track Program and Expedited Nonimmigrant Visa Sought
The U.S. State Department has launched a $750 expedited visa fee pilot to address backlogs exceeding 14 months…
U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem Suspends Standard Visa Services for Israelis
Israeli citizens can visit the U.S. visa-free for 90 days via ESTA, though traditional visa services at the…
Itamar Ben-Gvir Cancels U.S. Trip After Visa Issues Despite Diplomatic Passport
Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir cancels a U.S. trip after the embassy required fingerprinting and an interview for a…
Trump Administration Launches $750 Expedited Visa Pilot for B-1/B-2 Visitors
The U.S. launches a $750 optional pilot for B-1/B-2 visa applicants to get interviews within 10 days, bringing…
U.S. Tightens Review of B-1/B-2 Visa Requests from Laid-Off H-1B Workers in 60-Day Grace
H-1B workers in 2026 face stricter USCIS scrutiny on visitor visa transitions, making timely transfers within the 60-day…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…