Visitor Visas
Information and updates on short-term U.S. visitor visas including B-1/B-2 business and tourist visas, ESTA visa waiver program, and Schengen travel visas.
Orange County DA Todd Spitzer Calls to Drop Chile from U.S. Visa Waiver
Orange County DA Todd Spitzer urges suspending Chile from the ESTA Visa Waiver Program due to rising crimes linked to Chilean nationals. Critics cite inadequate background checks and alleged exploitation…
Standard Visitor Visa: What It Means
A "Standard Visitor" visa allows travel to the UK for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months),…
US Adds Romania to Visa Waiver Program
Starting in early 2025, Romanian citizens can travel visa-free to the US under the Visa Waiver Program, marking…
Dubai Tourist Visa Changes: Accommodation & Return Ticket Needed
Dubai now requires tourists to provide proof of accommodation and a return ticket for a visa. Applicants must…
Concerns Over Bias in Israel’s Visa Waiver Program Participation
Progressive lawmakers and advocacy groups criticize Israel's inclusion in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, citing discrimination against Arab…
Will Japan Secure a Visa Waiver from China?
Japan is negotiating with China to secure a visa waiver for short-term visits, like South Korea did, but…
ESTA System Outage Strands US-Bound Passengers in Europe
On November 6, 2024, a two-hour outage in the ESTA system caused chaos at European airports, stranding US-bound…
Visa Waiver Program for British Residents with Portuguese Passports
British residents with Portuguese passports can travel to the US under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) using an…
Change of Status: USA Tourist Visa to Spousal Guide
To change from a US tourist visa to a spousal visa, file Form I-130 for the spousal relationship…
Converting a Tourist Visa to a Work Permit in Australia
To convert a tourist visa to a work permit in Australia, you cannot directly do so. Instead, you…