Reminder The H-1B visa allows U.S. employers to hire highly skilled foreign professionals in specialized fields (IT, engineering, healthcare, research, etc.). It is subject to an annual lottery managed by USCIS.   Key points   As of September 21, 2025, a $100,000 fee applies to

Effective September 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) will end most in-person interview exemptions for nonimmigrant visa applications. This measure marks a return to mandatory interviews by default, including for renewal applications. Applicants for E-1, E-2, F-1, H-1B, J-1, L-1, and O-1 visas,

Effective Date: June 9, 2025 President Trump has issued a proclamation imposing visa and travel restrictions on nationals from 19 countries, effective June 9, 2025. These restrictions apply specifically to nationals who are outside the United States on that date and do not possess a valid visa. Nationality-Based

In December 2023, China introduced a visa exemption program for citizens of six countries, including France, initially allowing 15-day visa-free stays for tourism, business, or family visits. In November 2024, this duration was extended to 30 days until December 31, 2025. Additionally, China has streamlined

The UK Government’s White Paper, presented to Parliament in May 2025, outlines significant changes to the UK’s legal migration framework.   These reforms aim to reduce net migration, tighten visa eligibility, and align migration policy with broader labor market, skills, and integration strategies.   It’s

Since April 11, 2025, a new registration requirement for immigrant minors aged 14 on U.S. soil is in place.  This measure follows President Trump’s Executive Order 14159 of January 25, 2025, aiming at further protecting national security and strengthening existing immigration laws.   Thus, minors aged 14 residing