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.
Romania removed from U.S. Visa Waiver Program; B-1/B-2 required
DHS rescinded Romania’s VWP status on May 2, 2025; ESTA approvals are void. Romanian citizens must apply for B-1/B-2 visas, complete DS-160, pay fees, and attend in-person interviews. The decision…
Why a U.S. B1/B2 Visa Can Be Refused Despite a Strong Travel History
New 2026 U.S. visa rules and higher fees lead to increased B1/B2 denials for Indian professionals, despite strong…
Indian applicant stunned after B1/B2 denial despite strong travel record
U.S. B1/B2 visa scrutiny tightened in 2025: interview waivers narrowed, AI pre-screening increased, and refusals rose under Section…
State Department Suspends All Visitor Visa Processing for Gazans
The State Department suspended all B1/B2 visitor visas for Gazans on August 17, 2025, pausing medical-humanitarian travel amid…
New Zealand opens Parent Boost Visitor Visa applications on September 29, 2025
From September 29, 2025, the Parent Boost Visitor Visa allows parents and grandparents up to five years per…
Complete Guide to Applying for a Belgium Tourist Visa from India
For Indians visiting Belgium, apply 30–60 days before departure with a signed Schengen application, €30,000 insurance, flight and…
Argentinian Contractor’s B1/B2 Denial: Sponsorship Statement Misread as Employment
A contractor’s B1/B2 renewal for OKTANE (Sept 24–26, 2025) was denied under Section 214(b) after naming a U.S.…
U.S. Launches 12-Month B-1/B-2 Visa Bond Pilot for Malawi, Zambia
On August 20, 2025, the U.S. began a 12‑month Visa Bond Pilot for certain B‑1/B‑2 applicants from Malawi…
Top 10 Reasons Canada Visitor Visas Are Canceled — How to Avoid Them
As of January 31, 2025 IRCC can cancel visitor visas, eTAs, work and study permits. Top cancellation reasons…
S. Korea Visa Waiver Extension Drives Surge in U.S. Travel Interest
A December 11, 2024 K-ETA exemption lets U.S. citizens visit South Korea visa-free up to 90 days through…