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,…
USCIS Questions H-1B Workers’ B-1/B-2 Switch After Layoff Risk
New 2026 USCIS policies and $100,000 fees have turned H-1B to B-1/B-2 'bridge' filings into high-risk strategies for…
No Six-Month Gap Rule for B1/B2 Visa Re-Entry, CBP Decides at Port of Entry
B1/B2 visa re-entry depends on individual patterns and CBP discretion, as there is no official 'six-month gap' rule…
Israel, Visa Waiver Program, January 30, 2023: First U.S. Hurdle Cleared
Israel remains in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program as of 2026. Eligible citizens can use ESTA for 90-day…
U.S. Adds 12 Countries to Visa Bond Program, Putting B-1/B-2 Travelers at Bond-Breach Risk
The U.S. adds 12 countries to its $15,000 visa bond pilot, requiring some B-1/B-2 travelers to post refundable…
Qatar Airways Cancels Flights, Triggers B-1/B-2 Visa Overstay Fears Under INA 222(g)
Qatar Airways flight suspensions trap U.S. visa holders, risking automatic visa voidance under INA 222(g) for those unable…
Dubai Tourist Visa Overstay During Airport Closure: UAE Weighs Fine Waiver or Blacklist
Dubai airport closures leave tourists facing immediate AED 50 daily overstay fines; documentation and airline-direct rebooking are vital…
Indian Consulates Run Dry as B1/b2 Visa Interview Slots Vanish
US B1/B2 visa slots for 2026 are nearly exhausted in major Indian cities, with wait times exceeding nine…
U.S. Embassy Confirms France Keeps Visa Waiver Program ESTA Rules
The U.S. Embassy confirms no immediate changes to ESTA for French citizens; the 90-day Visa Waiver Program remains…
China Expands Visa Waiver for 30-Day Visa-Free Entry Starting February 17 2026
China adds Canada and the UK to its 30-day visa-free travel list starting Feb 17, 2026, allowing easier…
Bangladesh Resumes Tourist Visas for Indians After Two-Month Freeze
Bangladesh resumes tourist visas for Indians after a 2-month freeze, restoring travel for medical patients and tourists following…
U.S. Visitor Visa Waits in India Push Travelers to Choose Chennai Over Mumbai
Mumbai's 9.5-month US visa wait contrasts with Chennai's 1.5-month timeline, prompting Indian applicants to switch consulates for faster…
China Expands Visa Waiver Program for 30-Day Visa-Free Entry
China adds Canada and the UK to its 30-day visa-free entry program, allowing 50 countries to visit without…
Indian Chartered Accountant Faces US Tourist Visa Denial After Visa Interview
A successful Indian accountant's U.S. visa denial highlights how Section 214(b) prioritizes 'intent to return' over wealth and…