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.
US Expands Visa Bond Rule: Up to $15,000 for New B-1/B-2 Visas
The U.S. has expanded a pilot program requiring $5,000 to $15,000 refundable bonds for B-1/B-2 visa applicants from 13 specific countries. This measure targets nations with high overstay rates. Bonds…
Azerbaijan and Oman approve mutual visa waiver for diplomats
Azerbaijan has ratified a mutual visa waiver with Oman for diplomatic and service passport holders. The law, signed…
Saudi Arabia and China Agree Visa Waiver for Diplomatic Passports
Saudi Arabia and China signed a targeted mutual visa exemption on Dec. 15, 2025 for diplomatic, service, and…
What the US entry rules mean: ESTA, social media checks
Beginning late 2025, CBP will require five years of social media history and additional data through a redesigned…
DNA Not Required for ESTA Right Now, CBP Sees Future Data Use
A CBP proposal would expand I-94 and ESTA data collection—potentially including DNA and extended social media, phone and…
What Retired Government Employees Should Disclose to CBP on B-1/B-2
When arriving on B-1/B-2 visas, retired government employees must truthfully state occupations if asked, make clear work is…
Senior Citizens’ Guide to U.S. Airport Entry: B-1/B-2 Tips
Prepare a small entry folder with passport, return ticket, U.S. contact, and insurance. Answer CBP briefly and consistently…
Airport CBP Q&A Scripts for Visiting Parents on B-1/B-2
Families should prepare B-1/B-2 visitors by assembling a printed travel packet, practicing short truthful answers, and avoiding work-related…
Facing CBP at U.S. Ports: Honest, Brief Answers for B-1/B-2 Visitors
A successful B-1/B-2 entry relies on a short, consistent trip story and supporting documents like a return ticket…
U.S. Tightens Tourist Visas: Birth Tourism Denials for B-1/B-2
U.S. consular posts in India will more strictly deny B-1/B-2 visas when the main purpose is giving birth…