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US VISA RULE CHANGES 2023
Saudi Arabia limits instant work visas for new businessesSaudi Arabia has introduced new rules for instant work visas. Newly established businesses can now get up to five visas. Older companies ca...
‘What would you do on a Saturday night in Boston?’ Ex US diplomat explains why this F-1 visa question mattersUS visa officers may ask unexpected questions, like how an applicant would spend a Saturday night in a city like Boston to gauge preparedne...
US Visa Bulletin July 2026: Latest update brings bad news for Indians on the Green Card queueThe US Department of State's July 2026 Visa Bulletin introduces significant shifts for Indian green card seekers. The EB-2 category is now ...
Russia granted over 1,100 'anti-woke' visas to foreigners in 2025Russia welcomed over 1,100 foreign citizens in 2025 with visas for embracing traditional values. This initiative supports those opposing li...
'If you import people from Third World Countries...': Trump reiterates stance on immigrationPresident Trump renewed his criticism of immigration, stating that large-scale migration from developing countries could undermine the US. ...
Portugal golden visa demand slows after citizenship wait period doublesPortugal's golden visa program has seen a decline in investor interest following a government decision to double the citizenship waiting pe...
Saudi Arabia to require Premium Residency holders to obtain dedicated work permitsSaudi Arabia's Premium Residency holders must now secure a dedicated work permit via the Qiwa digital platform, costing SR100. This new req...
Trump administration challenges judge’s order on $100,000 H-1B visa feeThe Trump administration is appealing a federal judge's decision that invalidated a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications. A Boston court...
US reaches EB-5 visa limit for Indian applicants, new issuances paused until OctoberThe US has exhausted its FY2026 EB-5 unreserved immigrant visas for Indian applicants, halting further issuances until October 1, 2026. Thi...
Visa and Mastercard $38 billion swipe fee settlement gets preliminary approval after 20-year legal battle - what it means for merchants, credit card fees and consumersVisa Mastercard swipe fee settlement explained: A major legal battle over credit card swipe fees has advanced. A US district judge has give...
H-1B workers get relief as US court scraps $100,000 fee; employers may accelerate filingsA US federal judge struck down the $100,000 fee for fresh H-1B petitions, deeming it an unlawful tax. This ruling could encourage more appl...
H-1B filings rise at OpenAI, Anthropic and Nvidia as companies expand overseas recruitmentAI firms OpenAI, Anthropic, and Nvidia are boosting H-1B visa applications. This comes as they compete for specialized talent. Other major ...
Trump calls court freeze on $100,000 H-1B fee ‘crazy’ and 'hurting our country'US President Donald Trump slammed federal judges for blocking his administration's USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee, calling the system "crazy". W...
Indian diaspora groups welcome court ruling striking down $100,000 H-1B visa feeIndian diaspora groups in the US have lauded a federal court's decision to strike down the $100,000 H-1B visa fee, deeming it a fair move f...
US to offer B1/B2 visa interview appointments within 10 days for additional $750 feeThe US State Department will launch a pilot programme from July 1 allowing certain consulates to offer B1/B2 visa applicants interview appo...
Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee is unlawful, US judge rulesA United States judge has ruled a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas unlawful. President Donald Trump had announced this fee in September. The ...
UK sees significant fall in work visas due to stricter immigration reformsUK work visa issuances have halved since their 2023 peak, following a series of immigration reforms. Over 100 occupations are now restricte...