Transitioning from H1B to B1/B2 Terminates Status and Requires New Petition
Switching from H1B to B1/B2 terminates work status and requires a new H1B petition. Without a prior H1B…
National Assembly Approves Limited Visa Waiver for Special Category Foreigners
In June 2025, a limited visa waiver was approved for special foreign categories, allowing 90-day visits with electronic…
Typical US Tourist Visa Interview Questions 2025 on Planned Itinerary
The U.S. tourist visa interview tests if your travel purpose and itinerary are genuine. Applicants must prepare detailed…
UAE, Saudi Arabia, and GCC States Approve Unified Tourist Visa
The GCC approved a unified tourist visa for six Gulf countries, enabling easier, affordable travel for 30–90 days.…
GCC Tourist Visa Officially Approved, Launch Expected Soon
Approved in June 2025, the GCC Tourist Visa allows entry to six Gulf countries with one visa, easing…
U.S. Tightens Visa Policies for Tourists and Students from 19 Nations
Effective June 9, 2025, the U.S. blocks nationals from 12 countries entirely and restricts visas for 7 others,…
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…
Bulgaria Nears U.S. Visa Waiver Program Entry by 2026
Bulgaria is close to joining the U.S. Visa Waiver Program by lowering visa refusals and signing security agreements.…
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…
U.S. Removes Romania from Visa Waiver Program Over Crime and Refusal Concerns
Romania’s removal from the Visa Waiver Program on June 1, 2025, requires Romanian citizens to obtain B-1/B-2 visas…
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…
U.S. Proposes Raising ESTA Fee to $40 for Visa Waiver Travelers
Congress reviews a proposal to raise the ESTA fee from $21 to $40 to support border security. This…
Donegal man in Boston faces deportation after visa waiver violation
Since January 2025, the U.S. enforces stricter immigration laws, detaining over 1,800 noncitizens daily. Irish nationals, including visa…