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 ESTA Checks to Include Five Years of Social Media
A December 2025 CBP proposal would make social media disclosure and expanded biometrics mandatory for VWP travelers applying through ESTA, keep the $40 ESTA fee, add a $250 integrity fee…
Quick B-2 Visa: DS-160, Ties, and Confident Interviews
A viral instant B-2 approval illustrates that careful preparation—early, accurate DS-160, aligned documents, and concise truthful answers—often leads…
Egypt hikes tourist visa fee for first time in ten years
Effective Dec. 1, 2025, Egypt raised the tourist visa fee from $25 to $45 under Law No. 175…
B-1/B-2 Visa Interview Questions: Complete Preparation Guide
NON-IMMIGRANT B-1 B-2 INA § 101(a)(15)(B) VISITOR VISA Maximum Stay 6 Months Visa Validity Up to 10 Years…
Changing to B-2 After H-1B Job Loss: Risks and Realities
Following H‑1B termination, you can file Form I‑539 to change to B‑2 within the 60‑day grace period to…
Europe Catches Up as US Expands Visa Waiver to 41 Countries
The U.S. expanded the VWP with Romania and tightened ESTA rules requiring 72‑hour advance applications and biometric passports;…
Can B-1/B-2 Visa Holders from Restricted Countries Enter the U.S.?
The June 2025 proclamation blocks many B-1/B-2 travelers from 19 named countries, with narrow exemptions for green card…
ESTA Fee Increases to $40: What Travelers Should Know
The ESTA fee jumped to $40 on September 30, 2025, due to HR‑1, moving from $21. The increase…
China’s Expanded Visa Waivers Drive Travel Surge and Global Ties
In 2025 China expanded visa waivers and the 240-hour transit program, spurring a 35%+ rise in international arrivals.…
India Resumes Tourist Visa to Chinese Citizens After Five-Year Freeze
India ended a five-year freeze on tourist visas for Chinese citizens starting July 2025, widened global processing by…