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.
Is Your I-539 for B-2 Pending During a Shutdown Keeping Status?
If you filed I-539 before your I-94 expired, you generally remain in lawful B-2 status while USCIS processes the extension, and you won’t accrue unlawful presence until a denial notice.…
Are VWP and ESTA Still Valid During a U.S. Government Shutdown?
ESTA authorizations and the VWP remain operational during a U.S. government shutdown because CBP and DHS deem them…
What Happens to B-1/B-2 Visa Stamp Appointments in a Shutdown?
B-1/B-2 visa appointments usually proceed during a U.S. government shutdown because consular operations are fee-funded. Prolonged shutdowns that…
Can B-1/B-2 Extensions Be Filed (I-539) During a Shutdown?
USCIS generally continues processing fee-funded Form I-539 filings for B-1/B-2 extensions during a shutdown. File before your I-94…
State Department Ends Pandemic-Era Visa Waiver, In-Person Interviews
From September 2, 2025, most nonimmigrant visa applicants must attend in-person interviews worldwide, removing age-based waivers and affecting…
Indian Tech Pro Denied U.S. Tourist Visa: Key Factors Explained
A New Delhi tech worker earning ₹16 lakh was denied a B-2 visa after a brief interview and…
Delhi Man Denied U.S. Tourist Visa Amid Claims of Subjective Judgments
A Delhi video alleging a U.S. tourist visa denial reignited concerns about opaque refusals. Most B-1/B-2 denials cite…
B1/B2 Visa in 40 Seconds: Delhi Psychologist’s Fast-Track Interview
A Delhi psychologist’s B1/B2 visa was approved in 40 seconds on September 11, 2025, with passport returned in…
U.S. Restores Hungary’s Visa Waiver Status; ESTA Valid Two Years
DHS restores Hungary’s VWP status effective September 30, 2025, reinstating two-year, multiple-entry ESTAs with 90-day stays. The ESTA…
LG Energy Solution Used ESTA Waivers as Workarounds, Documents Show
A September 2025 raid near Savannah detained over 300 South Korean workers linked to LG Energy Solution; 44%…